Trinamool Congress General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee responded to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s accusations of spreading misinformation about GST. Banerjee thanked Sitharaman for listening to his speech and highlighted discrepancies in GST rates on essential items like powdered milk, graph paper, and healthcare products.
Banerjee pointed out that while fresh liquid milk is GST-free, essential items like powdered milk and medical supplies incur GST charges. He also shared data on GST rates in various sectors, emphasizing the disparities in taxation on different products. The Trinamool leader concluded by thanking Sitharaman for inadvertently proving his point about the challenges faced by ordinary citizens due to GST variations.
Sitharaman had criticized Banerjee for allegedly distorting facts and misleading the public about GST policies. She refuted Banerjee’s claims regarding GST exemptions on certain products and accused him of spreading false information. Sitharaman clarified that essential items like milk and education have been exempt from GST since 2017, questioning Banerjee’s assertions during the parliamentary debate.
