Ahead of Gujarat polls, GST cut on Khakhara raises question on BJP’s desperate attempt to win elections
Taking the cognizance of the matter over growing disharmony among the small traders and enterprises, the government of India and the Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley, held the GST meet and helped bring down the strife among them.
The government was facing sharp criticism over the poor implementation of GST and announced the slew of measures of which the reducing the tax on Khakhra, famous dish in Gujarat, from current 12 percent to 5 percent remains the hot topic of discussion among the masses. The tax, many on the internet went to rename it to ‘Gujarat and Service Tax’, was implemented in the wake of the Gujarat Assembly Election.
The step sharply critcised by the online netizens and garnered a lot of traction and became a hot topic of meme on twitter:
No Change in GST on Sanitary Napkins. But GST reduced on Khakhra. Because Gujarat Elections. Narendra Modi Govt has its Priorities
— Joy (@Joydas) October 6, 2017
Ate too much Khakra 5% GST. Felt uneasy, went to Dr., charges were high, I asked why? he says Stethoscope, BP apparatus has 12% GST, really?
— arvind swami (@thearvindswami) October 6, 2017
Which state produces max amnt of Khakhra? Which state is known for its Zari work? Which state has elections coming up in 2 months? My state. https://t.co/aR2PbVMMs7
— Pratik Sinha (@free_thinker) October 6, 2017
The FM makes a specific reference to Khakhra. That tells everything. It’s Gujarat Election that put the “Strong” PM’s tail between his legs https://t.co/lOIVwzkiKq
— Joy (@Joydas) October 6, 2017
Massive unrest among Delhi people demanding reduction in GST on gol gappe after Jaitley reduced it on Khakhra… pic.twitter.com/Ub4NkvXaWt
— The-Lying-Lama (@KyaUkhaadLega) October 6, 2017
Basically people will get GST relief on items that matter to them when their state has elections & the BJP worries enough about the results. https://t.co/n25TZt9idl
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) October 6, 2017
Gujarati people after GST on Khakhra reduced from 12% to 5% pic.twitter.com/jAKDWnz9zh
— फकर Dexter (@Fucckeer) October 6, 2017
Am very pleased that the #GSTCouncil has reduced the tax on Khakhra.
Shows that this government can deliver in crunch situations.— Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) October 7, 2017
#આયા_પાછા_છેતરવા
Arun Jaitley: GST on khakhra reduced to 5%
Reporter: What do you call Khakhra in English?Arun Jaitley: Be serious… pic.twitter.com/pXi77B5ys6
— Poly Sarkar (@polysmind) October 6, 2017
So what GST on sanitary napkins has not been reduced? Use Khakhra instead, it's cheaper now.
— Ram Subramanian (@VORdotcom) October 6, 2017
Other than these products, a group of ministers will also relook the current GST rate of 18 percent on air-conditioned restaurants to bring it down to 12 percent. They will present their recommendations in two weeks.