Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the GST reforms as a "Diwali Dhamaka," emphasizing their role in simplifying the tax system, improving citizens' lives, and boosting economic growth. He criticized the previous Congress regime for high taxes on essential goods, highlighting the current government's focus on savings for common people.
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