Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has faced flak from politicalrivals and social media users alike on the GST regime and India‘s existing tax structure. Criticism from political opponents is not new, but a social media influencer took an unconventional path in venting his frustrations-a viral rap song.
The influencer, khotaa.sikkaaa on Instagram, has recently released a track titled “A Rap on Tax wali Tai” which directly targets India‘s tax policies. The song has gained a lot of popularity and has attracted many citizens frustrated by the financial system.
A Rap Goes Viral
Shared on khotaa.sikkaaa‘s Instagram, the rap critiques the tax regime.It has gained many shares and is being disseminated across social media platforms. Users are using the song to express their discontentin the current taxation policies.
A user posted the video and captioned it as follows:
“India’s taxation system today is worse than what the British imposed. It’s draining the common man. This rap says it all.”
Another observed:
“Amazing work, my brother. But they won‘t care because they don‘t intend to step back. All of this persists under blind allegiance.”
With a following of only 613 Instagram users, khotaa.sikkaaa‘s rap has gained over 10,000 likes in just two days since its upload, which clearly shows the potential of content that is relatable and impactful.
WATCH THE VIRAL VIDEO:
अंग्रेजों टैक्स सिस्टम के ज़्यदा ख़तरनाक भारत का आज का Taxation है जो आम जानता को चूस कर छोड़ेगा .
इंडिया के टैक्स सिस्टम के ऊपर ये रैप सुनो . #TaxTerrorism #nirmlasitaraman pic.twitter.com/U1WCXkzTW0
— Deepak Kumar (@deepakdialogues) December 30, 2024
Not His First Protest Song
This isn’t the influencer’s first foray into music as social commentary. He has previously addressed other pressing issues, such as the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) protests. His rap on the student-led demonstrations highlighted systemic issues, including bureaucracy and societal challenges in Bihar.
Speaking about the BPSC protests, he said,
“The current protest reflects Bihar’s harsh reality—a society struggling with intellectual growth and civility, ruled by unchecked power.”
With his ability to turn complex issues into relatable musical narratives, khotaa.sikkaaa is rapidly becoming a voice for societal grievances, even as his platform grows.
Public Resonance and Growing Impact
The viral rap song has furthered a bigger conversation about the tax policies in India and how the common man is burdened with financial hardships. Though the Finance Minister is yet to react, the traction such creative protests are gaining signifies the frustration people feel and how they are ready to amplify voices speaking against injustice.
Whether it brings about policy changes or not, khotaa.sikkaaa‘s raps have certainly connected to people’s lives and proved that art can be a powerful tool for social critique.
