Prime Minister Narendra Modi says passing of GST bill is truly historic, thanks parties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says passing of the Constitution Amendment Bill on GST by Rajya Sabha as a “truly historic occasion” and thanks leaders and members of all parties for their support.

He said the GST will “also be the best example of cooperative federalism” and “Together we will take India to new heights of progress”.

Soon after the passage of the Constitution (122^nd Amendment) Bill, 2014 to facilitate rollout of GST, Modi tweeted, “On this truly historic occasion of the passage of the GST Bill in the Rajya Sabha, I thank the leaders and members of all parties.”

He added, “Our MPs must be congratulated for their path-breaking decision to give India an indirect tax system for the 21^st century.”

This reform, the Prime Minister said, will promote ‘Make in India’, help exports and thus boost employment while providing enhanced revenue. “We continue to work with all parties & states to introduce a system that benefits all Indians & promotes a vibrant & unified national market,”