"Congress Even Taxed Children's Toffees": PM Modi Attacks Opposition On GST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking on the rationalization of Goods and Services Tax today, attacked the Opposition Congress, pointing out that they taxed anything and everything -- daily essentials, food and medicine. "The Congress even taxed children's toffees," he said.

The rationalization of GST, announced yesterday by the GST Council, has slashed taxes on multiple items -- including food, medicines, essential items, farm goods, green energy, small cars and bikes.