PM must take responsibility for 8 years of ‘loot’, answer why he opposed GST as Gujarat CM: Sapkal
GST
Dated:- 21-9-2025
PTI
Mumbai, Sep 21 (PTI) Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Sunday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of trying to take credit for the reduction in GST rates while ignoring the “economic loot” over the past eight years through higher levies.
Sapkal said in a statement that Modi, who addressed the nation in the evening, claimed credit for slashing Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates.
“It was the PM himself who in 2017 introduced exorbitantly high GST rates that burdened industries, traders and ordinary citizens. The GST collection has doubled to Rs 22 lakh crore in these years, hitting con
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al)Â’ will begin on Monday.
Targeting the PM’s call for self-reliance, Sapkal alleged that Modi “preaches” swadeshi while using foreign-made cars, watches, pens and phones. “If this is being projected as a savings festival, were the past eight years nothing but a loot festival,” he asked.
Sapkal also claimed that the PMÂ’s speech lacked enthusiasm and confidence.
“This may be a reflection of growing anger among people and the slogans of ‘vote chor, gaddi chhod’ resonating across the country. Instead of misleading speeches, the prime minister must sincerely address inflation, unemployment and the crisis in agriculture,” he said.
Congress' state unit spokesperson Sachin Sawant said Modi had opposed the tax regime during his tenure as the Gu
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