They are demanding policy reforms and protesting against the collection of sales tax, income tax, and excise duty by the federal government from the people of Gilgit-Baltistan.
Locals and traders from Kashmir have expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the recent GST reforms, calling them a major relief for businesses and the local economy.
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], September 23: Look at that hidden column. That's not a discipline problem. That's a human limitation problem. This is the infrastructure gap nobody talks about. The missing layer between human capability and market complexity. The human brain processes 5-7 vari
"On registration, we have gone to and fro. Earlier, we had a very simplified system, and because of its misuse, we made it tighter again. However, there have now been complaints from small traders, particularly small operators. We are rolling out a new scheme from November 1, 2025," the Spec
The Union Minister said, "On the occasion of the first day of Navratri, I got the opportunity to interact with the shop owners and traders of Amar Colony. I have congratulated them and I have delivered PM Modi's message to them. The shop owners have accepted the Next Generation GST reform
The Prime Minister highlighted that these reforms will boost savings and directly benefit every section of society, including farmers, women, youth, the poor, middle-class individuals, traders, and MSMEs.
Locals pointed out that the decision to simplify slabs into primarily 5 percent and 18 percent, while lowering or eliminating GST on several essential commodities, will ease household expenses and create wider economic opportunities.
Addressing a press conference in Shimla, BJP national spokesperson Gopal Agarwal said that the government has consistently worked towards making GST easier and more transparent for businesses and consumers alike.