TMC: Modi cannot evade responsibility for GST increase on textiles, garments
” Modi ji, CALL a GST COUNCIL MEETING NOW and REVERSE DECISION before SWORD OF DAMOCLES FALLS ON HEADS OF MILLIONS OF COMMON PEOPLE, ” Mitra added.
Kolkata, Dec 27 (UNI) Targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Monday said he cannot evade “accountability” for the BJP-led NDA government’s
decision to increase GST on textiles and garments, which will “severely impact millions” across India.
Taking to Twitter, the AITC said, “AN ECONOMIC CATASTROPHE! @BJP4India’s decision to increase GST on textiles & garments will severely impact millions across India.”
The Trinamool said it cannot be silenced on the issue.
” Mr.@narendramodi, YOU CANNOT evade accountability. We refuse to be silenced & suffer in vain. #ModijiKaJumlacracy, ” the party added.
On Sunday, former state finance minister Amit Mitra said the proposed hike in Goods and Service Tax (GST) on textile products from five to 12 percent would lead to loss of 15 million jobs and closure of one lakh units.
Mitra urged Modi to call a GST Council meeting now and reverse the decision.
Taking to Twitter, Mitra said, “Modi government will commit another BLUNDER on January 1. By raising GST on Textiles, 5% to 12%, 15 MILLION JOBS WILL BE LOST and 1 lakh units will CLOSE. “