Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said the GST reforms will promote the use of ‘swadeshi’ goods and services, promoting a more resilient and stronger economy.
From September 22, the first day of Navratri, GST Council, comprising the Centre and states, rolled out the reduction of tax rates on goods and services.
Taking to his X handle on Monday, chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi said, “Today, 22nd September 2025, is to get etched in history as an iconic date as Bharat rolls out the Next-Generation GST reforms under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shree Narendra Modi Ji.”
He further stated that the upgraded 2-slab GST structure will bring about a welcome change in the way people produce and consume.
“Easier compliances, reduced GST on MSMEs will encourage manufactures and producers to build for India, to Make in India. The reduction in GST will ultimately boost consumption of Swadeshi goods and services, resulting towards a resilient and stronger economy built on the bedrock of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat,” Majhi stated.
“These Next-Gen GST reforms tie the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India together and form a more cohesive action plan towards Viksit Bharat 2047,” he added.
Reiterating PM Modi’s ‘Nāgarika Devo Bhavaḥ’ slogan, Majhi said that the GST reforms embody the government’s commitment to inclusive growth and ease of living for all.
The CM posted “Modi Hai Toh Mumkin Hai” song on his social media handle, stating that it is a testament to the intent and commitment of the PM to India’s growth story. “Nothing is impossible under his visionary leadership and today, the whole nation celebrates the GST Bachat Utsav as the Next Generation GST reforms roll out today. This song resonates with the citizens like never before,” he wrote in the post.
However, the opposition Congress at a press conference in Bhubaneswar criticized the Centre for terming the GST rationalisation as ‘Bachat Ustav’ and alleged that the move on the indirect tax was introduced after looting people for eight years.
Today, 22nd September 2025, is to getting etched in history as an iconic date as Bharat rolls out the Next-Generation GST reforms under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shree Narendra Modi Ji.
The upgraded 2-slab structure brings about a welcome change in the… pic.twitter.com/cEwRBVdntp
— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) September 22, 2025
Odisha Congress spokesperson Prashant Satapathy claimed, “The Narendra Modi government implemented demonetisation in 2016 and a flawed GST system in 2017. The country’s economy has declined. As a result, 63 lakh small and medium enterprises in the country have completely shut down during the period.”
Addressing a press conference, state BJP president Manmohan Samal said the new GST rates will immensely benefit Odisha and its people.
“The rolling out of the new GST regime is not only a gift for the people of India on the occasion of Navratri, but it also gives a new sense of self-confidence to the public,” Samal said.
The Congress spokesperson claimed that there is no point in celebrating the GST rationalisation as a ‘savings festival’ after the ‘GST loot utsav’ for eight years.
