Nalanda, Sept. 21 -- Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Sunday downplayed the impact of GST reforms Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned during his address ahead of the GST reforms rollout.

Kishor argued that the changes would largely benefit the wealthy while leaving poorer states like Bihar behind. He said Modi's speeches have long been filled with promises of a brighter future that remain unfulfilled.

"We've been listening to PM Modi's speeches for 15 years, and we've been hearing, tomorrow there's going to be change, tomorrow India will become a world leader, tomorrow our problems will be solved. So far, we've only been hearing this," he said while speaking to ANI.

"It's not like the people of Bihar will benefit significantly ...