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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the groundbreaking GST reforms. The new tax structure simplifies rates into two main slabs of 5% and 18% starting September 22. These changes are expected to benefit all sections of society by reducing prices on hundreds of products. The reforms coincide with Navratri festival and are being promoted through awareness campaigns across multiple states.

Key Points: Uttarakhand CM Dhami Thanks PM Modi for Historic GST Reforms

  • New GST rates effective September 22 with main slabs of 5% and 18%
  • Tax reduction on 375 products by 10% to lower consumer prices
  • 40% slab maintained for luxury goods and sin products
  • GST Reform Awareness Campaign from September 22-29 across states
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Uttarakhand CM expresses gratitude to PM Modi for revolutionary and historic GST reforms

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami expresses gratitude to PM Modi for revolutionary GST rate cuts to 5% and 18% slabs, calling it a huge relief for common people.

"This is a revolutionary step that will benefit common people, the middle class as well as the upper class. - Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Dehradun, September 21

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on behalf of the people of Uttarakhand for the recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, which will come into effect from Monday, the first day of the nine-day Navratri festival.

CM Dhami added that this is a revolutionary step taken by PM Modi that will benefit all sections of society.

CM Dhami said, "From 22nd September 2025, tomorrow, new GST rates come into effect. This has two main slabs of 5 per cent and 18 per cent. For this revolutionary and historic decision, I express gratitude to PM Modi on behalf of the people of Uttarakhand. This is a revolutionary step that will benefit common people, the middle class as well as the upper class. This is a huge relief to the common people."

Meanwhile, PM Modi will address the nation on Sunday at 5 pm. This comes on the eve of Navaratri, which begins on Monday and coincides with the implementation of the GST reforms.

On Saturday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, saying that GST reform is not "a mere tax change but a revolution," noted that the PM Modi government's "Diwali gift" reduced taxes on 375 products by 10 per cent, bringing down consumer prices.

Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday announced the first phase of the "GST Reform Awareness Campaign", scheduled from September 22 to 29, aimed at spreading awareness about the benefits of the new GST reforms and promoting indigenous products.

Earlier this month, the GST Council brought the GST reforms that slashed the 12 and 28 per cent slabs. The decision was announced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on September 3, after she chaired the GST council meeting.

Additionally, there is also a 40 per cent slab for luxury and sin goods, including tobacco and pan masala, cigarettes, bidis, and aerated sugary beverages and on luxury vehicles, high-end motorcycles above 350cc, yachts, and helicopters.

- ANI

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Priya S
This is indeed a revolutionary step. Simplifying GST to 5% and 18% slabs will boost consumption and help small businesses. Perfect timing with Navratri too! 🎉
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Aman W
While I appreciate the simplification, I hope the government ensures that businesses actually pass on the benefits to consumers. Last time, many companies didn't reduce prices despite tax cuts.
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Sneha F
As a small business owner in Dehradun, this is a welcome change. The compliance burden was too high with multiple slabs. Hope this brings more transparency and ease of doing business.
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Michael C
Interesting move. The 40% slab for luxury and sin goods makes sense - it's both revenue positive and promotes public health. Good balance between simplification and targeted taxation.
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Nisha Z
Bahut accha decision hai! Middle class families like ours will benefit greatly. Navratri shopping will be more affordable this year. Jai Mata Di! 🙌

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