Why should the poor not aspire?' Cong's 10 points on Nirmala Sitharaman's explanation of GST

The Congress on Wednesday criticised Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman's defence of the GST on daily use items and calling it 'laboured', the party said that it was not a unanimous decision. Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh issued a statement highlighting 10 points in reply to Nirmala Sitharaman's explanation given on Tuesday. Also Read: New GST rates today onwards. Check what's costlier, what's cheaper here

As the Centre is facing criticism for 5% GST on daily use items like wheat flour, cereals, curd, pulses and lassi, the finance minister said these items will attract 5% GST only when they are pre-packed and pre-labelled. If sold loose, they will not attract any GST. The minister said all states including the non-BJP states agreed with the decision.