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India`s GST reforms ignite clash between PM Modi and Congress

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Congress Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari on Monday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the latter’s speech on Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms implementation, suggesting that the PM should have issued an apology to the nation.

Accusing the Narendra Modi government at the centre of “looting” poor and middle-class citizens, Tiwari said that Congress and the opposition had been demanding only a single slab for GST, based on the idea of ‘One Nation, One Tax’.

“The question that needs to be asked is who increased the GST? Who put a burden on the country by increasing it for eight years? You (PM Modi) should have apologised to the nation yesterday. Congress and the Opposition had been demanding only one slab on the basis of ‘one nation, one tax’. However, you looted the poor and middle-class citizens,” Tiwari told ANI.

The Congress MP further attacked PM Modi for asking people to celebrate the GST rate rationalisation as a “festival”, saying that he was the one who imposed GST at midnight.

“Yesterday, the Prime Minister said that this is a festival. He said that we should celebrate because GST has been reduced. You imposed GST at 12:00 in the night in Parliament. You also talked similarly then. The people of this country have paid over Rs 50 lakh crore in GST. The MSMEs have almost shut down,” Tiwari said.

“Now, you (PM Modi) have the courage to ask people to celebrate the ‘Utsav’. Only you could have shown this courage. Your face was telling that your words lacked self-confidence and courage,” he added.

Meanwhile, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday said that GST reforms have brought a wave of happiness and celebration among people and can boost the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country by 0.8 per cent. The new GST reforms have come into force from today.

The minister said that the country’s path towards a Viksit Bharat goes through self-reliance.

“Apart from Navratri, the budget utsav has begun. There is a wave of happiness and celebration among people wherever you see. GST rates have been reduced, which will benefit all sections of society. But we are celebrating something else. These reforms can boost the GDP by 0.8%. Our path towards a Viksit Bharat goes through self-reliance. It has been welcomed by all sections of the society,” Puri told ANI.

He said all sections, particularly the lower middle class and economically weaker sections, will benefit because GST rates on various consumption items have been reduced.

He remarked that from the very first day of Navratri, the nation is taking a significant step forward in the Aatmanirbhar Bharat campaign.

The Prime Minister said that implementation of Next Generation GST reforms marks the beginning of a GST Bachat Utsav (Savings Festival) across India. He emphasised that this festival will enhance savings and make it easier for people to purchase their preferred items.

PM Modi noted that the benefits of this savings festival will reach the poor, middle class, neo middle class, youth, farmers, women, shopkeepers, traders, and entrepreneurs alike.

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‘GST Bachat Utsav’ from tomorrow: PM Modi announces price cuts

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**‘GST Bachat Utsav’ from Tomorrow: PM Modi Announces Price Cuts**

*By Snehil Singh | September 21, 2025, 5:20 PM*

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the launch of a “GST Bachat Utsav” starting September 22, describing it as a next-generation reform aimed at transforming the economy. The new Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates, effective from Monday, are designed to reduce the cost of daily essentials and stimulate consumption-driven growth across India.

“This reform is not only about reducing prices but about creating new opportunities,” PM Modi said during his nationwide address on Sunday.

**Economic Impact: GST Reforms to Benefit 99% of Goods**

According to the Prime Minister, the recent GST reforms will benefit 99% of goods, which will now fall under the 5% tax slab. Simplifying the tax structure to mainly two slabs—5% and 18%—will help make common goods more affordable for everyday consumers.

PM Modi emphasized that these changes will not only lower prices but also unlock new avenues for economic growth across multiple sectors, including industry, agriculture, and services.

**Public Focus: Double Bonanza for Poor and Neo-Middle Class**

Highlighting the social impact, the Prime Minister noted that the GST reforms prioritize public welfare, offering a “double bonanza” to the poor and the neo-middle class.

“When the purchasing power of people rises, it benefits every sector—from industry to agriculture to services. This is a reform that will touch every household,” he said.

**Political Response**

Earlier, the Congress party questioned whether PM Modi would address concerns related to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks on India-Pakistan relations and issues concerning H-1B visa holders. However, PM Modi’s address primarily focused on outlining the benefits of the GST cuts and the government’s broader economic roadmap.

The GST rate reductions were initially announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman earlier this month, marking the most significant indirect tax reform since July 2017.

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With these reforms, the government aims to boost consumption, make essential goods more affordable, and spur inclusive economic growth across the country. The “GST Bachat Utsav” celebrations starting tomorrow are expected to bring immediate relief to consumers while supporting India’s growth trajectory in the coming years.
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‘BJP Will Shape India’s Politics For Next 25 Years,’ Says Annamalai, Likening PM Modi To Lee Kuan Yew

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Chennai: Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K. Annamalai on Wednesday stated that the BJP will shape India’s politics for the next 25 years and compared Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Singapore’s former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, who was once labelled authoritarian but later celebrated as a visionary.

Annamalai was speaking at a seminar titled “Indian Dreams 2047 _ New India! New Dreams!” on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday. He lauded the Prime Minister’s “unwavering commitment to service over celebration.”

“Whether it is his birthday or any other day, for Modi ji, every day is a day of service,” he said, pointing out that the Prime Minister spent his birthday working in Madhya Pradesh.

Taking a swipe at symbolic events, Annamalai added, “If someone even puts a ring on newborn babies in hospitals on the Prime Minister’s birthday, Delhi will call and advise: do it without publicity. That is how we celebrate Modi ji’s birthday.” This statement was made in reference to the BJP leader Nainar Nagendran, who distributed rings to newborns earlier in the day.

Speaking on India’s evolving political landscape, Annamalai said, “The BJP sometimes appears right-wing, sometimes left, and sometimes centrist. That flexibility is what has reshaped Indian politics. PM Modi has been the driving force behind this transformation.” He also remarked that the Congress party has lost its relevance in the new political era.

Projecting the party’s future, Annamalai asserted, “In the next 25 years, the BJP will remain the only dominant political party. For that, the party is working tirelessly on growth and expansion.”

Defending PM Modi against critics, he compared him to Singapore’s former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, who was once labelled authoritarian but later celebrated as a visionary. “Today, some call Modi a dictator. But after 50 years, his achievements will be recognised in the same way,” he said.

Highlighting PM Modi’s leadership, Annamalai stated that “PM Modi was the only leader to guide India through a war and still return to win elections.” He also pointed to international milestones, including the construction of a Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, as a testament to PM Modi’s global influence.

Dismissing criticisms about the cost of PM Modi’s foreign trips, Annamalai said such expenses were routine for world leaders’ security. “When PM Modi stays in Saudi Arabia, critics claim he spends ₹16 crore. But even leaders like Putin or Kim Jong Un require the same level of precaution. That’s the global standard,” he remarked.

“PM Modi’s stature as India’s Prime Minister demands extraordinary security and respect. Those who criticise him fail to understand the responsibility and global recognition that come with leading a nation like India,” Annamalai added.

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