Navi Mumbai, Sept. 22 -- As the GST 2.0 reforms came into force on Monday, BJP MP Jagdambika Pal hailed the reforms as a landmark step under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting that the decision provides exemptions in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on key items.

Speaking to ANI, Pal said, "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, a decision was taken to provide an exemption in GST. After independence, tax slabs in the country have consistently increased; however, this is the first time that taxes on medicines, life-saving drugs, insurance, and automobiles have been reduced simultaneously. This is a historic decision..."

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