BJP hails GST rate cuts, says it has created festive atmosphere ahead Diwali

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party today praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to the public and entrepreneurs following a comprehensive overhaul of the GST structure and said the reforms have created a Diwali-like festive spirit across the nation even before the festival itself.

The BJP also slammed the Congress party for not appreciating the reforms and instead acting like the Aam Aadmi Party which always criticizes the country's important institutions.

Addressing reporters at the party headquarters here, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi's promise made from the Red Fort on August 15 to reduce GST rates. "The promise has been fulfilled," he said emphatically, adding, "With Modi...