GST revamp: FM Sitharaman slams Congress over 'ill-informed' criticism; 'India needs better opposition'
Saturday, 6 September 2025 () Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has strongly criticized the opposition, accusing them of misleading the public regarding GST reforms. She asserted that the initial GST structure was a collective decision by the Empowered Committee, including Congress members. Sitharaman dismissed claims that PM Modi undermined the GST Council and emphasized his commitment to pro-people reforms.
India is set for a major GST overhaul starting September 22, as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a new two-tier GST rate structure of 5% and 18%.
From soaps to small cars, several common-use items will see revised prices. Sitharaman said the move is part of a broader “structural...
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Congress has criticized the Centre's recent GST cuts as belated, arguing the original tax design was flawed. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the.. IndiaTimes
Khan Sir's remarks came after the 56th GST council meeting decided to rationalise GST rates to two slabs of 5 per cent and 18 per cent by merging the 12 per cent.. DNA
Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) hailed the Centre's GST reforms, particularly the rate reductions, as a significant stride towards bolstering the domestic economy.. IndiaTimes
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