'Congress wants 5% on tobacco?' FM Nirmala Sitharaman...

'Congress wants 5% on tobacco?' FM Nirmala Sitharaman hits back at 'Gabbar Singh Tax' remark; netizens react

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman defended the GST reforms, including the 40% tax slab on sin and luxury goods, countering Congress's criticism. She questioned their stance on taxing tobacco and gutkha, highlighting the government's commitment to simplifying GST and providing relief to MSMEs. The move aims to stabilize revenue and ease compliance, sparking mixed reactions from netizens.

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