Amritsar, Sept. 22 -- Terming the GST reforms as a "historic work" done by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Tarun Chugh on Monday said that the decision will provide "significant relief" to the middle class.

"Prime Minister Modi has done historic work. Almost 2.5 lakh crore rupees have been reduced in GST. These 2.5 lakh crore rupees will become the strength of MSMEs. This will provide significant relief to the middle class... 99% of things have been reduced to a 5% rate... Voices are coming from everywhere that we will promote indigenous products and boost Indian industries," Chugh told ANI.

Earlier today, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launched a scathing attack on the opposition for criticising the...