Gandhinagar, Sept. 4 -- Gujarat Minister Rushikesh Patel on Thursday applauded the newly introduced Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms announced in the country, stating that no sector had remained untouched and people in all industries would benefit vastly.

He further called the reforms a "big gift" to the people of the country, especially the middle class and poor families.

"PM Modi had made a promise that the Diwali this year will be really good for the people of India, that he is going to present a big gift. Now, GST Council has made a really good decision and for middle-class families, poor families. He first gave a big gift with the tax exemption up to Rs 12 Lakh income. But now, with GST reform for our entire economic ecosystem ...