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Prime Minister Narendra Modi used a rally in Banswara to contrast the current GST regime with the tax system under the previous Congress government. He provided specific examples, showing how items like shoes and motorcycles now carry a significantly lower tax burden. The Prime Minister framed these savings as a "GST Savings Festival," especially benefiting families during Navratri. He also inaugurated development projects worth over Rs 1 lakh crore in Rajasthan.

Key Points: PM Modi Contrasts Congress Tax Era with GST Savings Festival

  • PM Modi cites a Rs 100 item now costing Rs 105 versus Rs 131 under Congress
  • Highlights a Rs 9,000 tax saving on a Rs 60,000 bike after GST reforms
  • Notes tax removal on shoes up to Rs 500 and reduced rates up to Rs 2,500
  • Stresses that small savings add up significantly for crores of Indian families
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PM Modi cites Cong-era examples, explains why this is 'GST Savings festival'

PM Modi explains how GST reforms have created savings for common items like shoes and bikes, contrasting it with high taxes during the Congress era.

"This is a saving of Rs 26 compared to that in the Congress era - PM Narendra Modi"

Jaipur, Sep 25

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a large public gathering in Rajasthan's Banswara on Thursday, contrasted the Congress era with the current BJP government's reforms, saying the country is now celebrating a 'GST Savings Festival'.

Accusing the Congress of looting the people of the country, PM Modi recalled the situation before 2014.

"Why were conditions so bad then? Because the Congress government was looting the people with high taxes and inflation. Both were at their peak. When you (people) blessed Modi, our (BJP) government stopped this loot. That is why Congress is angry with me today," the Prime Minister said.

He added: "Under Congress rule, a Rs 100 item cost Rs 131 after taxes. By 2017, the price of same item was reduced to Rs 118 when GST norms were implemented. Now, after GST reforms, the same item costs Rs 105."

"This is a saving of Rs 26 compared to that in the Congress era," PM Modi said.

The Prime Minister gave practical examples to highlight the GST benefits.

"Earlier, a pair of shoes worth Rs 500 cost Rs 575, as Congress imposed Rs 75 in taxes. Now, you pay Rs 50 less tax on shoes worth Rs 500 after GST reforms," he said.

The Prime Minister also said that now, the BJP government has further removed tax slabs on shoes priced up to Rs 500 and also reduced rates on shoes worth up to Rs 2,500.

He then touched upon the common man's dream of owning a two-wheeler.

"Earlier, under Congress, a bike worth Rs 60,000 carried a tax burden of Rs 19,000. In 2017, when GST was introduced, this tax was reduced by Rs 2,000 to 2,500. After September 2022 reforms, the tax on the same bike is now only Rs 10,000. This means a saving of Rs 9,000 has been brought as compared to the pre-2014 Congress era."

PM Modi stressed that GST reforms have reduced kitchen expenses, directly benefiting families.

"On the first day of Navratri, this (GST) reform has given mothers and sisters across India a reason to celebrate. The savings may look small individually, but across crores of families, they mean a lot," he said.

Prime Minister Modi also inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth more than Rs 1 lakh crore in Rajasthan, but his pointed attack on Congress and emphasis on GST savings drew a strong response from the crowd at the rally.

- IANS

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Priya S
As a homemaker, I can confirm the kitchen expenses have reduced. Earlier ₹500 for vegetables would end up costing ₹650 with all taxes. Now it's much more reasonable. Small savings add up over the month! 🍅🥦
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Michael C
While the savings are welcome, I wish the government would also address the compliance burden on small businesses. The GST filing process is still quite complicated for many shopkeepers I know.
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Ananya R
The bike example is perfect! My father was able to buy his dream motorcycle last year and the reduced tax made it affordable. These reforms are truly helping middle-class families achieve their dreams. 🏍️
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Sarah B
It's interesting to see the comparison with pre-2014 prices. The transparency in explaining tax benefits is commendable. More governments should communicate policy impacts this clearly.
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Vikram M
Bahut accha hai! The GST reforms have simplified things for our small business too. Earlier we had to deal with multiple taxes, now it's one system. Yes, there were initial challenges, but it's getting better. 👍

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