PM Modi gives a big gift to the nation before Diwali: Vijay Sampla

Ludhiana -September 23, 2025: Following the recent GST reforms, the prices of many goods, especially daily-use items, have been reduced and to elaborate the development further, former Punjab BJP President and ex-Union Minister of State Vijay Sampla held a press conference today at the BJP district office.

Sampla stated that by lowering GST rates, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a significant gift to the people of the country just before Diwali. He urged everyone to celebrate this as a Savings Festival.' "The 'GST Savings Festival' has started across the country today, a result of Prime Minister Modi's historic decision and the next-generation GST reforms," he said.

Sampla emphasized that these GST changes will benefit farmers, youth, women, and every segment of society, as everything from electronics and healthcare products to educational materials and vehicles will become more affordable. "This will not only reduce tax rates but also simplify the system, as there will now be only two slabs," he said, calling it a "Good and Simple Tax."

He added that PM Modi's call for a 'Swadeshi Revolution' and his national vision of 'Aatmanirbharta' (self-reliance) have given GST a new dimension. "This will reduce a common household's budget by 15-20%, benefiting every class of society," he added.

Sampla further stated that the GST on medicines has been reduced from 12% to 5%, providing relief to patients. The prices of medicines  like cancer, blood pressure, and diabetes have all decreased. The cost of clothes and shoes, as well as appliances like window ACs, washing machines, and LED TVs, have also come down. Surveys show that people are very happy with the significant discounts they are receiving on their purchases.

Also present at the press conference were District President Rajnish Dhiman, State BJP Treasurer Gurdev Sharma Debi, District General Secretaries Narendra Singh Malli and Yashpal Janotra, District BJP Vice Presidents Mahesh Sharma, Dr. Nirmal Nayyar, and Manish Chopra Lucky, Press Secretary Dr. Satish Kumar, Social Media Secretary Rajan Pandhe, and former councilor Sardar Gurdeep Singh Neetu, among others.