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UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed the recent GST reforms as a historic Diwali gift from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He stated the reforms provide significant relief on essential items while imposing higher taxes on drugs. The changes are designed to ease inflation for the poor and make education more affordable. Adityanath made these remarks while flagging off the NaMo Yuva Run for a Drug-Free India in Lucknow.

Key Points: Yogi Adityanath Calls Modi GST Reform a Historic Diwali Gift

  • GST reforms ease inflation for the poor and make education more affordable
  • Exemptions extended to bikes, cars, houses, steel, and cement
  • Higher taxes imposed on drugs and wasteful spending to deter use
  • Reforms aim to boost markets, create jobs, and enhance purchasing power
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PM Modi's GST reform a historic Diwali gift to nation and UP: CM Yogi Adityanath

UP CM Yogi Adityanath praises PM Modi's GST reforms as a historic Diwali gift, providing relief on essentials while taxing drugs and wasteful spending.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given the nation and Uttar Pradesh a historic Diwali gift through GST reforms - CM Yogi Adityanath"

Lucknow, September 21

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given the nation and Uttar Pradesh a historic Diwali gift through GST reforms, providing relief on essentials while imposing higher taxes on drugs and wasteful spending.

Speaking at the launch of the NaMo Yuva Run for a Drug-Free India from his residence, CM Yogi added that to support youth aspirations, exemptions were extended to bikes, cars, houses, steel, cement and other necessities.

Flagging off the marathon from Kalidas Marg to the 1,090 Intersection, the Chief Minister highlighted the GST reforms announced by the GST Council on September 3, which will take effect nationwide from September 22. He also energised the youth with chants of "Bharat Mata Ki Jai."

The Chief Minister stated that the GST reforms will ease inflation for the poor, make education more affordable, and enhance citizens' purchasing power, thereby boosting markets, creating jobs, and opening new avenues of progress.

He stressed that the reform ensures welfare for traders, relief for the poor, and benefits for all consumers, and urged that every resident of Uttar Pradesh be made aware of its significance. He also noted that the Bharatiya Janata Party is observing "Seva Pakhwada" nationwide from September 17, Prime Minister Modi's birthday, to October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Highlighting self-reliance as the foundation of progress, the Chief Minister said that a self-reliant society emerges from a healthy society, and events like the NaMo Marathon provide new direction and energy to youth.

The Chief Minister urged the youth to participate in these programs with discipline and dignity, stressing that discipline is the greatest strength of youth.

On this occasion, BJP State President Bhupendra Chaudhary, Sports Minister Girish Chandra Yadav, Mayor Sushma Kharwal, MLA Yogesh Shukla, Neeraj Bora, OP Srivastava, and other dignitaries were present.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good move to tax drugs higher! Our youth need protection from these harmful substances. The marathon for drug-free India is much needed initiative. 👍
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Aman W
While the intentions are good, I hope the implementation is smooth. Last time GST caused so much confusion for small businesses. Hope they've learned from past experiences.
Suresh O
Exemption on bikes and cars is excellent news! This will help many young people like me who are saving for their first vehicle. Make in India getting stronger! 🚗
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Nisha Z
Reducing taxes on steel and cement should help bring down construction costs. Maybe now we can finally build our own home without breaking the bank! 🏠
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Vikram M
Hope the benefits actually reach the common man. Sometimes these announcements sound good but the ground reality is different. Fingers crossed this time!

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