The Government will continue with its “GST dialogue” to seek consensus on future bills for implementation of the GST regime with Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailing the Constitution amendment Bill’s passage as the best example of cooperative federalism in India’s history.
Addressing BJP MPs at its Parliamentary Party meet, Modi also asked them to prepare a report on the developmental work they have carried out.
“Our approach is that of building consensus. This will continue on the future GST bills, including establishment of the GST council. We will continue with the GST dialogue,” Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar told them.
later, Kumar told reporters that Prime Minister also heaped praise on Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and I&B Minister Venkaiah Naidu for their efforts in bringing political parties around to supporting the Bill.
“He said the passage of GST bill is the best example of cooperative federalism in India’s history,” Kumar said.
Speaking to party members, including Union Ministers, Modi also asked them to make untiring efforts to make the ‘Tiranga Yatra’ between August 15-22 a success, saying it is a symbol of social harmony and unity. He promoted the yatra as a measure to spread harmony.
The theme song for BJP’s 15-day exercise 70 Saal Azadi- Zara Yaad Karo Kurbani to mark Independence Day was also released in the meeting, Kumar told reporters after the meeting.
Kesiraju Srinivas, popularly known as Ghazal Srinivas, who holds a record for singing in most languages, has composed the song, he said.