Government Criticizes Congress over GST Credit Claim
The government criticized Congress for claiming credit for GST reforms, emphasizing Congress's absence during the pivotal parliamentary session. Government sources highlighted Congress's inability to implement GST during its term despite favorable economic conditions. Criticism centered on Congress's perceived obstructionist approach and its attempts to claim credit for GST reforms benefiting the common man.
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On Saturday, the government sharply criticized the opposition Congress party for trying to claim credit for significant GST reforms. Accusing Congress of hypocrisy, the government highlighted the party's absence during the pivotal parliamentary session when the one-nation, one-tax reform was passed.
Government sources recounted the history of the GST rollout, noting that when Congress was in power in 2004, the economy was strong. However, Congress failed to unify states behind the GST initiative, allegedly due to a lack of leadership qualities among its leaders.
Top officials accused Congress of trying to leverage the pro-poor, pro-middle-class, and pro-MSME tax plan reforms for political gain. The government branded Congress's actions as obstructionist and counterproductive to the interests of the common man.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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