#GSTRollout | Festive Bonanza Or ‘Gabbar Singh Tax’? Opposition Slam BJP

A new day brings a new regime in India’s tax landscape as GST 2.0 officially comes into effect. Led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the ruling NDA alliance hailed the revamped Goods and Services Tax as a “festive bonanza” for the Aam Aadmi, promising relief and simplified compliance. However, the rollout hasn’t been without controversy. The opposition, spearheaded by the Congress party, launched sharp attacks on the new system. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned the government’s transparency, demanding to know where the GST collections over the past eight years have gone. Meanwhile, Trinamool Congress reignited its long-standing battle for credit, asserting that the groundwork for GST reforms was laid by the opposition. In West Bengal, CM Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of stealing credit while doing little for actual reform. In Tamil Nadu, the AIADMK-BJP face-off escalated as the state delayed reducing prices of Aavin ghee—a move quickly reversed after political pressure. The price will now drop from ₹700 to ₹660 per kg. While the government touts GST 2.0 as a major leap forward, critics aren’t convinced. Opposition voices continue to brand it as the "Gabbar Singh Tax"—a pun on inefficiency and hardship—and a "Growth-Suppressing Tax".

Watch now for a full breakdown of the political reactions and what GST 2.0 means for you.