PM claiming 'sole ownership' of GST amendments, was demanding reform since 2017: Congress
GST
Dated:- 21-9-2025
PTI
New Delhi, Sep 21 (PTI) The Congress on Sunday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of taking “sole ownership” of the amendments made to the GST regime and said the current reforms were inadequate, with no resolution to the states' demand for an extension of compensation for another five years.
\n The opposition party slammed the reforms as “applying band-aid after inflicting deep wounds” and said the government should apologise to the public for its GST on essential items.
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\n “The public will never forget that you collected GST on their pulses, rice, grains, pencils, books, medical treatment, farmers' tractors – everything. Your government should apologize to the public!” he said.
\n Congress general secretary, in-charge, communications, Jairam Ramesh, said Modi addressed the nation to “claim sole ownership of the amendments made to the GST regime by the GST Council, a constitutional body.” \t The Indian National Congress has long argued that the Goods and Services Tax has been a “Growth Suppressing Tax”, he said.
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