India, Sept. 18 -- LUCKNOW Calling the latest GST reforms as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Diwali gift to the nation, chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said UP will be the biggest beneficiary of these reforms, citing the state's large consumer base, rapid infrastructure growth and thriving manufacturing hubs.

"The decision will provide relief from inflation, strengthen trade and simplify lives of citizens. Effective from September 22, coinciding with the beginning of Sharadiya Navratri, these reforms will directly benefit consumers, farmers, businesses and ordinary families," he said at a press conference.

He highlighted that Uttar Pradesh has three crore farmer families, which will hugely benefit as agricultural equipment and...