Mumbai, Sept. 4 -- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday welcomed the GST reforms, calling them second-generation changes that will ease the tax burden on people and give a major boost to the country's economy.

Speaking to the reporters, Devendra Fadnavis said, "Second generation reforms were much needed and the Prime Minister has initiated second generation reforms. This will reduce the burden of taxes on consumers and increase trade, demand, production and employment. This will give a huge boost to the country's economy... The Maharashtra government supports these reforms..."

Gujarat Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai also praised the reforms saying that the common people would benefit from this.

"The Prime Minister h...