NEW DELHI: Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary leadership for delivering on his promises to the people of the country, Union Home Minister Amit Shah termed the GST tax rate cuts and reforms as a "truly transformative decision" and added that these reforms will not only "ensure ease of living but also give a big boost to ease of doing business, especially for small traders and entrepreneurs".
Taking to his official X account, Union Home Minister Shah said: "PM @narendramodi Ji stands for what he commits. This historic decision of GST rate cuts and process reforms will bring huge relief to the poor and middle class, while also supporting farmers, MSMEs, women and youth. By simplifying the system and reducing the burden on common citizens, these reforms will not only ensure ease of living but also give a big boost to ease of doing business, especially for small traders and entrepreneurs. A truly transformative decision for Bharat!#NextGenGST."
Calling it a "bold decision", Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also thanked PM Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for announcing the GST reforms on Wednesday.
Taking to X, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said: "The Government of India under the leadership of PM @narendramodi has announced the Next-Gen GST reforms to bring relief across sectors. With tax rates reduced on many important items, this reform will bring ease of living, further strengthen ease of doing business, empower small businesses, and boost India's self-reliance under Aatmanirbhar Bharat. I thank PM Modi and the FM Nirmala Sitharaman for taking this bold decision."
After the Union government announced sweeping next-generation GST reforms to bring relief across sectors, from daily essentials and healthcare to farming, education, automobiles, and appliances, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar lauded the rollout and said that this will have a significant impact on the Centre's efforts to improve ease of living and doing business in the country.
Taking to social media platform X early Thursday morning, EAM Jaishankar said: "Delivering on PM@narendramodi's Independence Day announcement, the @GST_Council decision to adopt the #NextGenGST today will have huge impact on the transformation story underway in India and the Government's effort to improve ease of living & doing business. Congratulate PM and FM@nsitharaman on this historic achievement."
BJP President J.P. Nadda in a post on X said: "Under the visionary leadership of PM @narendramodi ji, the Union Government has announced the Next-Gen GST reforms to support ongoing growth and development. Reduced tax rates on several essential products will enhance ease of living, help families manage costs, and bring relief to different sectors. At the same time, this reform will strengthen the ease of doing business and empower small businesses across the country. My heartfelt gratitude to PM Narendra Modi ji and Finance Minister @nsitharaman ji for this forward-looking decision that will benefit our citizens, especially middle-class families.#NextGenGST."
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in a post on X said: "PM @NarendraModiji's historic Diwali gift for all! Heartiest congratulations to PM Modi ji and FM @NSitharamanji on the introduction of the #NextGenGST reforms, duly supported by the @GST_Council in line with the Union Government's proposals on GST rate cuts and reforms. These broad-based GST rate rationalisation and process reforms are aimed at enhancing ease of living for citizens, supporting farmers, MSMEs, the middle-class, women, and youth, while fostering growth across key sectors of the economy. The GST reforms will benefit consumers, strengthen ease of doing business, and create new opportunities for small traders, enterprises, and industry, reinforcing the vision of #ViksitBharat and advancing India’s journey towards sustainable and inclusive growth."
Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan wrote in a post on X: "#Rise of New India with NextGenGST! The resolve taken by the Prime Minister @narendramodiji from the ramparts of the Red Fort regarding Next-Generation GST Reforms has been realised today. This historic decision, passed unanimously by the @GST_Council, is a commitment to making the lives of 1.44 billion Indians simpler, smoother, and more empowered. Before Diwali, the Prime Minister ji has given such a gift to the countrymen, which will bring prosperity to every home. This decision will bring unprecedented ease to the lives of the common man, farmers, youth, and small traders, and will give new momentum to the construction of 'Developed India'. I heartily congratulate the illustrious Prime Minister ji for this decision in the public interest."
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in a post on X said: "Under the leadership of PM@narendramodi ji and FM@nsitharaman ji, the #NextGenGST reforms approved by the GST Council are truly commendable. These transformative measures will simplify the lives of citizens, make business easier, and accelerate local manufacturing and entrepreneurship. Heartfelt gratitude to the Hon’ble PM and thanks to the Hon'ble FM for these welfare-oriented decisions that will make India’s economy stronger and more inclusive."