India, Sept. 4 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attacked the Opposition Congress, claiming that they taxed almost everything from daily essentials to food and medicine.

This comes after the rationalization of Goods and Services Tax was criticised by the Congress, which called it eight years too late.

The opposition party raised questions about what prompted this sudden move, speculating about multiple issues, including the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar and the 50 per cent tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump.

"Toothpaste, soap, hair oil - 27% tax on them. 18 to 28 per cent tax on food plates, cup plates, spoons. Tooth powder -- 17% tax... The condition was that the Congress people used to take 21% tax on childr...