India, Sept. 21 -- The opposition reacted sharply to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation on Sunday, saying that he skirted talking about major issues in his speech.

In his 19-minute speech, PM Modi discussed GST reforms and pushed for 'Made in India' products as he announced GST 'Bacchat Utsav' on September 22, the day the reformed Goods and Services Tax rates come into force.

"I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to millions of families across the country for the Next Generation GST reforms and 'Bachat Utsav'. These reforms will accelerate India's growth story, simplify business, make investment more attractive, and make every state an equal partner in the race for development," he said.

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