Goods and Services Tax launched on July 1 | Twitter reactions

President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday midnight launched GST from Central Hall of Parliament. GST has come into force after 17 years of long wait.

Here are Twitter reaction on the mega launch:

# Dharmendra Pradhan

At the stroke of the midnight, when all Indians are awake along with the people from East to West, India marches towards

# Shahnawaz Hussain

Congrats to the Indian Parliament, PM Narendra Modi and FM Arun Jaitley on achieving the Goal of One Nation One Tax

# Sadananda Gowda

It is a historic and emotional moment in central hall of parliament during the launch of GST the New Tax administration system

# VK Singh

Historical moment for economic reform- launch of GST in Central hall of Parliament

# Dr Jitendra Singh

Privileged to be witness to this historic midnight moment at Central Hall of Parliament

# Jayant Sinha

Historic moments in Central Hall of Parliament with GST being launched for the benefit of our beloved country!

# Harsimrat Kaur Badal‏

As rightly put by PM Narendra Modi ji GST is a Good & Simple Tax that will reduce corruption and tax burden; & will increase transparency.

# M venkaiah Naidu

Congratulations India for embarking on the path of a Good, Simple Tax, GST. It's a historic moment.

# Suresh Prabhu

GST will pave way for economic unification of the country by replacing layers of indirect taxes with one single tax

# Vasundhara Raje

GST For New India -- a reform that is in the interest of the citizens, traders, businesses, industry & future of the Nation.

# Shivraj Singh Chouhan‏

A new chapter in Indian history is being written tonight. One Nation One Tax is the biggest tax reform since independence.