Surjewala sought to credit the Congress for the GST Council’s decision to defer the increase in GST on textiles from five percent to 12 percent and claimed that the taxes would be increased once elections to the five states were over.”One has to remember that the proposal to increase GST on textiles has not been taken back, but only deferred. The decision may be put off by another month till the elections are over. Once the elections are over, the tax will be increased,” he said.The Congress spokesperson also said footwear, hiring taxis and auto-rickshaws using ride-hailing apps, ordering food using food delivery apps, drawing kits for children and withdrawing cash from ATMs has become costlier from January 1 due to increase in taxes.
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