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PM Modi Speech Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called the upcoming Goods and Services Tax (GST) changes a “new generation reform” and said it will give a significant boost to India’s economy and benefit the middle class, youth and consumers across the country. Addressing the nation at 5 pm, the Prime Minister said the new GST rates, which will come into effect from Monday, September 22, are not just a tax reduction but a “GST Bachat Mahotsav” (saving festival) that will bring down prices of daily essential commodities and boost consumer-led growth.
During the address, Prime Minister Modi mentioned, “From tomorrow, the festival of Navratri is starting. I extend my best wishes to you. From the first day of Navratri, the country is taking an important step towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Tomorrow, on the first day of Navratri, Next-Generation GST reforms will come into effect with sunrise.”
Prime Minister Modi’s last address to the nation was on May 12, 2025, when he briefed on “Operation Sindoor,” India’s retaliatory action following the Pulwama terror attack.
PM Modi Speech Highlights:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned, "I also urge all state governments to join this campaign of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and Swadeshi and to create an environment for investment by increasing production in their states...When the nation and states work together, the dream of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' will be fulfilled."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "In the new form, there will now be only 5% and 18% tax slabs. This means that most everyday items will become cheaper. Food items, medicines, soap, brush, paste, health and life insurance, many such goods and services will either be tax-free or only a 5% tax will have to be paid. Out of the goods which were earlier taxed at 12%, 99% of the items have now come under the slab of 5% tax..."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned, "Reform is a continuous process. As times change and the country's needs change, next-generation reforms are equally necessary. These new GST reforms are being implemented, keeping in mind the country's current needs and future dreams..."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned, "In the last eleven years, 25 crore people in the country have defeated poverty. Having emerged from poverty, a large group of 25 crore people, known as the neo-middle class, is playing a significant role in the country today. This neo-middle class has its own aspirations and dreams. This year, the government presented a gift by making income up to Rs 12 lakh tax-free and naturally, when income tax relief up to Rs 12 lakh is granted, the lives of the middle class undergo a profound transformation, bringing about so much simplicity and convenience...Now, the poor, the neo-middle class, and the middle class are receiving a double bonanza. With the reduction in GST, it will be easier for the citizens of the country to fulfil their dreams..."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "When you gave us the opportunity in 2014, we made GST our priority in the public interest and in the national interest. We discussed with every stakeholder. We addressed every state's doubts and found solutions to every question. By taking all states on board, India's largest tax reform became possible. It was the result of the efforts of the central and state governments that the country was freed from the web of dozens of taxes, and a uniform system was established for the entire country. The dream of 'One Nation, One Tax' was realised...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned, "From tomorrow in the nation, 'GST Bachat Utsav' will commence. Your savings will increase and you will be able to buy your favourite things...'GST Bachat Utsav' will benefit all sections of the society..."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Tyohaaro ke iss mausam mein sabka muh meetha hoga. Desh ke har pariwar ki khushiya badhegi... I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to millions of families across the country for the Next Generation GST reforms and 'Bachat Utsav'. These reforms will accelerate India's growth story, simplify business, make investment more attractive, and make every state an equal partner in the race for development..."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned, "When India embarked on GST reform in 2017, it marked the beginning of changing an old history and creating a new one. For decades, our country's people and our country's traders were entangled in a web of various taxes. Octroi, entry tax, sales tax, excise, VAT, service tax—dozens of such taxes existed in our country. To send goods from one city to another, we had to cross countless checkpoints..."
PM Modi said, "From tomorrow, the festival of Navratri is starting. I extend my best wishes to you. From the first day of Navratri, the country is taking an important step towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Tomorrow, on the first day of Navratri, Next-Generation GST reforms will come into effect with sunrise."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "From tomorrow in the nation, 'GST Bachat Utsav' will commence. Your savings will increase and you will be able to buy your favourite things...'GST Bachat Utsav' will benefit all sections of the society."
PM Narendra Modi announces the launch of 'GST Utsav' starting tomorrow in his address to the nation.
Prime Minister's Address To Nation Begins
Prime Minister To Address Nation At 5 PM. The purpose of this address has not yet been clarified, but it is significant because it comes a day before Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a GST rate cut, effective Monday, September 22nd.
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