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Union Minister Jual Oram has welcomed Prime Minister Modi's recent GST reforms, calling them a positive step for the nation. He specifically highlighted how these changes will benefit poor and tribal communities through reduced taxation. Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya also praised the reforms, connecting them to Gandhi's Swadeshi movement. The reforms aim to make essential goods more affordable while promoting self-reliance in India.

Key Points: Jual Oram Welcomes Modi GST Reforms Benefiting Poor Tribals

  • Jual Oram welcomes GST reduction as beneficial for tribal communities
  • Zero GST implemented on many essential items for cost reduction
  • Income tax exemption up to ₹12 lakhs praised as people-friendly
  • UP Deputy CM links GST reforms to Gandhi's Swadeshi movement
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Union Minister Jual Oram welcomes GST reforms, says it would benefit poor and tribals

Union Minister Jual Oram praises PM Modi's GST reforms, calling them a welcome step that will benefit India's poor and tribal communities with zero tax on essentials.

"This is a welcome step... This will benefit the poor and the tribals of the country. - Jual Oram"

New Delhi, September 21

Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Jual Oram, on Sunday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation, calling it a 'welcome step,' and stated that the reforms would benefit the poor and tribals of the country.

"This is a welcome step. We welcome PM Modi for reducing the GST and its implementation from tomorrow. This will benefit the poor and the tribals of the country. Zero GST has been implemented on a lot of things; this will be highly beneficial. The Income Tax exemption upto Rs 12 lakhs is also a very good step for the benefit of the people..." Oram told ANI.

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya also praised the PM's speech on the implementation of the reforms and said that the GST budget festival had arrived and that the poor could now purchase expensive items.

Speaking to ANI, the UP Deputy CM said, "First, one nation, one tax GST was implemented. Now, the GST budget festival has arrived. The poor can also buy expensive things because they no longer have to pay the price they had to pay before."

He further praised PM Modi for linking the reforms to the idea of Swadeshi, recalling that Mahatma Gandhi first initiated the movement during the freedom struggle. "Prime Minister Modi has called for adopting Swadeshi. The Swadeshi movement was started by the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. This will lead to a self-reliant and developed India," Maurya said.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to adopt Swadeshi and prioritise Made in India products, as the newly approved Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms come into effect from September 22, the first day of 'Shardiya Navaratri'.

"We need to make every home a symbol of Swadeshi... every shop should be adorned with Swadeshi products," the Prime Minister said in his address to the nation.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good initiative but implementation is key. Many tribal areas still don't have proper access to markets where they can benefit from these reforms. Infrastructure needs improvement too.
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Aman W
Linking GST reforms with Swadeshi movement is brilliant! 🇮🇳 Buying Indian products will boost our economy and create more jobs. Perfect timing with Navratri too!
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Sarah B
As someone working in rural development, I've seen how high taxes affect tribal communities. This move could genuinely improve their purchasing power if implemented properly.
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Vikram M
Income tax exemption up to 12 lakhs is huge for middle class! More money in hand means more spending power. Hope this boosts our economy 💪
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Nisha Z
While the reforms look good on paper, I hope the government ensures that businesses actually pass on the benefits to consumers. Often prices don't reduce despite tax cuts.

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