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BJP leader Tarun Chugh has praised the recent GST reforms as historic work by Prime Minister Modi. He stated that the changes will provide significant relief to the middle class. The new two-slab system simplifies compliance and is expected to boost Indian industries. The opposition, which once called GST the 'Gabbar Singh Tax', is now facing criticism for its past stance.

Key Points: BJP's Tarun Chugh Says GST Reforms Bring Middle Class Relief

  • GST reforms simplify the tax structure from four slabs to two main rates
  • The changes are expected to leave over 2 lakh crore annually with consumers
  • The move aims to boost Indian industries and promote indigenous products
  • The opposition had previously criticized the tax as the 'Gabbar Singh Tax'
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This will provide significant relief to middle class: BJP's Tarun Chugh on GST reforms

BJP leader Tarun Chugh hails PM Modi's GST reforms as historic, providing significant relief to the middle class and strengthening MSMEs with a 2.5 lakh crore boost.

"This will provide significant relief to the middle class... 99% of things have been reduced to a 5% rate - Tarun Chugh"

Amritsar, September 22

Terming the GST reforms as a "historic work" done by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Tarun Chugh on Monday said that the decision will provide "significant relief" to the middle class.

"Prime Minister Modi has done historic work. Almost 2.5 lakh crore rupees have been reduced in GST. These 2.5 lakh crore rupees will become the strength of MSMEs. This will provide significant relief to the middle class... 99% of things have been reduced to a 5% rate... Voices are coming from everywhere that we will promote indigenous products and boost Indian industries," Chugh told ANI.

Earlier today, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launched a scathing attack on the opposition for criticising the GST 2.0 reforms and asked, "When did the Opposition ever talk about reforms.

Shekhawat mentioned that the opposition used to call GST "Gabbar Singh Tax".

"The 140 crore people of the country are looking at the GST reforms with enthusiasm. I want to ask, when did the Opposition ever talk about reforms? The Opposition was calling it 'Gabbar Singh Tax'. They used to say that whenever our government comes to power, we will abolish it...It is broadly estimated that more than 2 lakh crore rupees per year will remain in the pockets of the country's general consumers annually," he said.

The reform in the Goods and Services Tax structure, which was approved during the 56th meeting of the GST Council earlier this month, took effect from today. The current four-rate system will be replaced with a streamlined two-slab regime of 5% and 18%. A separate 40 per cent slab has been retained for luxury and sin goods.

This new framework is expected to ease compliance, reduce consumer prices, boost manufacturing, and support a wide range of industries, from agriculture to automobiles and from FMCG to renewable energy. It is intended to lower the cost of living, strengthen MSMEs, widen the tax base, and drive inclusive growth.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone running a small business, the simplified tax structure is much needed. The compliance burden was really affecting MSMEs. Good move!
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Priya S
Let's see if this actually translates to lower prices at the retail level. Sometimes these tax cuts don't reach consumers. Hope the government monitors implementation properly.
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Arjun K
The opposition calling it 'Gabbar Singh Tax' was just political drama. GST needed reforms and it's good to see them happening. Simplifying from 4 slabs to 2 makes so much sense! 👍
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Michael C
The focus on promoting indigenous products is excellent. This could really boost Make in India initiative. Hope the benefits reach all sectors equally.
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Neha E
While the reforms look good on paper, I hope the government ensures that essential items remain affordable. The middle class is already struggling with inflation. 🤞

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