Congress has criticized the Centre's GST celebrations, alleging the tax system has become overly complex with multiple slabs, contrary to the original vision. The party highlighted its past advocacy for a simplified GST 2.0, accusing the government of belatedly adopting their suggestions for rate cuts and rationalization. The recent GST Council meeting introduced a two-tier structure, marking a significant revamp.
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