LUCKNOW, Sept. 18 -- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while addressing a press conference on Thursday, hailed the recent GST reforms as a "Diwali gift" from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the nation. He said, "The decision will provide relief from inflation, strengthen trade, and simplify the lives of citizens. Effective from September 22, coinciding with the beginning of Sharadiya Navratri, these reforms will directly benefit consumers, farmers, businesses, and ordinary families."
The Chief Minister expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the landmark decision. He noted that the tax reforms announced by the Prime Minister on Independence Day have shown results within just 20 da...