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Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a rare gesture by sitting in the last row among BJP parliamentarians during a party workshop. The session unanimously passed sweeping GST reforms that mark one of the most significant overhauls of India's indirect tax regime. These changes reduce tax slabs and cut rates across essential goods like groceries, footwear, and textiles. The reforms deliver on Modi's Independence Day promise to provide relief to the middle class while stimulating economic growth.

Key Points: PM Modi Sits in Last Row at BJP GST Workshop Passing Major Reforms

  • PM Modi sat as ordinary member beside BJP MPs in last row
  • Workshop unanimously endorsed major GST tax reforms approved September 3
  • GST Council reduced tax slabs to 5% and 18% for most goods
  • Essential items including groceries and textiles become cheaper under new rates
  • Reforms deliver on Modi's Independence Day promise of middle class relief
  • New structure expected to boost consumption and stimulate economic growth
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PM Modi sits in last row among BJP MPs during party workshop

PM Modi joins BJP MPs in last row during workshop that unanimously passes sweeping GST reforms, reducing tax slabs and cutting rates on essential goods.

"The revised structure is aimed at increasing disposable income for ordinary citizens - Officials"

New Delhi, Sep 7

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attended the BJP workshops at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium in the Parliament complex, choosing to sit in the last row among fellow MPs, as the session unanimously passed a resolution endorsing the Centre's sweeping Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms.

In a rare gesture, PM Modi joined all BJP parliamentarians as an ordinary member, seated beside other MPs in the last row of the auditorium.

The workshop passed the recent approval of major GST reforms by the GST Council on September 3, marking one of the most significant overhauls of India's indirect tax regime.

The Council's decision reduced the number of tax slabs and slashed rates across a wide range of essential goods and services.

These reforms were in line with the promise made by the Prime Minister in his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, where he had assured the middle class of relief under the GST framework.

As per the new structure, only two main slabs -- 5 per cent and 18 per cent -- will remain, while a higher 40 per cent rate will be applied to sin goods.

Officials stated that the revised structure is aimed at increasing disposable income for ordinary citizens, which in turn is expected to stimulate consumption and boost economic growth.

Several essential items, including groceries, footwear, textiles, fertilisers and renewable energy products, will now become cheaper under the revised slabs.

Goods that were earlier taxed at 12 per cent and 28 per cent have largely been shifted into the two primary categories, thereby easing the financial strain on households.

The government has projected that these reforms will not only provide relief to the middle class but also give fresh momentum to the economy.

- IANS

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Priya S
The GST reforms are much needed. As a small business owner, the simplified tax structure will make compliance easier. Hope it actually benefits common people on the ground.
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Aman W
While the gesture is nice, I hope the focus remains on actual policy implementation. GST simplification is good, but let's see if prices actually reduce in markets.
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Sarah B
As an expat in India, I appreciate seeing leaders who don't demand special treatment. The GST changes sound promising for everyday consumers.
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Kavya N
Finally some relief for middle class families! Textiles and groceries becoming cheaper will help our monthly budget. Hope other essential items also get covered.
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Michael C
Interesting symbolism, but the real test is whether these tax reforms actually stimulate economic growth as projected. The two-slab system makes sense theoretically.
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Nikhil C
Modiji keeping his Red Fort promise! The GST overhaul was much needed after initial implementation challenges. Hope this brings actual relief to common people.

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