PM says his govt changed perception that tax paid by citizens is squandered in corruption

PM Modi mentioned the change in perception of taxpayers towards the government by saying that they were earlier sceptical about the taxes paid being squandered in corruption, but now believe that their money is being used for nation-building. He highlighted the increase in the number of tax-paying people filing income tax returns, up by 16% this year, indicating the growth of trust in the development taking place in the country.