PM Modi’s GST reform a historic Diwali gift to nation and UP: CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has lauded that, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given the nation and Uttar Pradesh a historic Diwali gift through GST reforms, providing relief on essentials like educational materials, milk, curd, ghee, cheese and other food products, while imposing higher taxes on drugs and wasteful spending.”

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Speaking at the launch of the NaMo Yuva Run for a Drug-Free India from his residence on Sunday, CM Yogi added that to support youth aspirations, exemptions were extended to bikes, cars, houses, steel, cementand other necessities.

Flagging off the marathon from Kalidas Marg to the 1090 Intersection, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the GST reforms announced by the GST Council on 3 September, which will take effect nationwide from 22 September. He also energised the youth with chants of Bharat Mata Ki Jai.

Marking the spirit of Vijayadashami, youth across villages, towns, and districts willsymbolically burn effigies ofevil~sin, oppression, corruption, injustice, and drug abuse.