Prime Minister Narendra Modi rejects online claims that the central government plans to impose a tax, cess, or surcharge on foreign travel. In remarks reported on Friday, Modi says the reports are false, responding to circulating information about a possible levy on travel abroad. The clarification comes as public discussions intensify around government austerity measures linked to the ongoing West Asia crisis. According to the reports, the claims had circulated through online platforms in the form of potential additional charges tied to international travel. Modi’s statement directly addresses the premise of those claims, asserting that no such proposal is being pursued, and that the information spreading online is incorrect. Both accounts describe the government’s position as a denial of any plan to introduce a surcharge or similar charge on foreign travel, without providing details of any alternative policy. The rejection is presented as a clarification in response to the specific allegations about new taxes or levies for people travelling abroad.