Sitharaman said the bill proposes crucial reforms based on steps such as track-and-trace system. NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha on Tuesday returned to Lok Sabha the Manipur GST bill, which replaces an ordinance to implem-ent GST reforms in the state, with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman asserting that the bill will benefit people and businesses. She also hit out at the opposition. “Throughout 2024, we saw the opposition shedding crocodile tears about Manipur for everything. They raised issues, they voiced their concerns, and shed crocodile tears. I have seen it earlier as well — when we brought the bill for Manipur’s budget, the opposition did not participate in the debate. Even at that time, they didn’t think about the welfare of the people of Manipur,” the finance minister said.As the discussion on the bill was initiated, opposition parties staged a walkout over the govt not providing a timeline for a discussion on SIR. The treasury benches insisted on having first a scheduled discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram after which a discussion on “electoral reforms” could be taken up.“Even today, when we are trying to convert an ordinance into a regular bill and get it passed here to become an Act, the opposition is not here to participate,” she said while replying to the discussion in the upper House, a day after the bill was cleared by Lok Sabha. “So, all the grievances that they voice about Manipur, accusing the PM and the home minister, is all just drama. I am ashamed and sorry to say this. The opposition should play a constructive role,” the minister said.She said the bill proposes crucial reforms based on steps such as track and trace system.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNavy Chief Confirms India’S Third Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine Soon“Both ‘Rs Must Remember Responsibility”: Bjp Slams Rahul, Renuka Over ‘Dog’ RemarksNo More Disruptions: Lok Sabha to Debate Electoral Reforms Next Week’Imran Khan’s Health Stable, But Facing Mental Torture’, Claims Sister After Jail VisitChina’s Condom Tax Shocks the World Amid Birthrate Drop as India Surges Ahead in Population RankingsPakistan Sparks Controversy With Expired Relief Claims As India Rejects Airspace Allegation StronglyCentre Signals Willingness to Discuss SIR, Asks Opposition Not to Set TimelinePakistan’s Adiala Jail To Open Gate To Imran Khan’s Sister After PTI Fury Forces Sharif, MunirRussia Confirms Su-57 Fighter Jets, S-400 Deal On Agenda Ahead of Vladimir Putin’s India VisitCapt Shubhanshu Shares What India Can Learn from ISS Successes123PhotostoriesJennifer Lawrence’s fitness philosophy: 4 lessons to take from her realistic routine8 animals whose names start with the letter “S”Guava health benefits: 7 reasons why your daily plate needs this humble fruitExclusive – Bigg Boss 19’s Ashnoor Kaur addresses allegations of hitting Tanya Mittal during the task; bond with Abhishek Bajaj; says ‘There’s a platonic love between us’5 timeless quotes by Rumi that echo the true essenceof loveNature’s smartest travellers: 5 animals with homes on their backsFrom Cinnamon Tea to Methi Shots: 8 foods and drinks with proven heart benefitsShah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth: Actors who played both hero and villain in the same film9 lesser-known Biryanis from different parts of IndiaVictoria and David Beckham: Parenting secrets from one of the strongest celebrity couples123Hot PicksParliament Winter SessionCyclone DitwahWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingNina Lin ControversyPaige BueckersShedeur SandersDrake MayeOdell Beckham JrStephen CurryJaxson DartGiannis AntetokounmpoCharlie Kirk ControversyYordan Alvarez Wife
Sitharaman said the bill proposes crucial reforms based on steps such as track-and-trace system.
NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha on Tuesday returned to Lok Sabha the Manipur GST bill, which replaces an ordinance to implem-ent GST reforms in the state, with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman asserting that the bill will benefit people and businesses. She also hit out at the opposition. “Throughout 2024, we saw the opposition shedding crocodile tears about Manipur for everything. They raised issues, they voiced their concerns, and shed crocodile tears. I have seen it earlier as well — when we brought the bill for Manipur’s budget, the opposition did not participate in the debate. Even at that time, they didn’t think about the welfare of the people of Manipur,” the finance minister said.As the discussion on the bill was initiated, opposition parties staged a walkout over the govt not providing a timeline for a discussion on SIR. The treasury benches insisted on having first a scheduled discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram after which a discussion on “electoral reforms” could be taken up.“Even today, when we are trying to convert an ordinance into a regular bill and get it passed here to become an Act, the opposition is not here to participate,” she said while replying to the discussion in the upper House, a day after the bill was cleared by Lok Sabha. “So, all the grievances that they voice about Manipur, accusing the PM and the home minister, is all just drama. I am ashamed and sorry to say this. The opposition should play a constructive role,” the minister said.She said the bill proposes crucial reforms based on steps such as track and trace system.
