GST in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday; BJP issues whip, asks MPs to be present
New Delhi: The Government will take up the crucial Goods and Services Taxes (GST) bill for discussion in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.
BJP on Monday issued a whip to its members asking them to be present in the House for the next three days as the party expects the legislation to be passed on Wednesday.
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Party sources said the whip has been issued in connection with the key reform bill, which had been high on the government's agenda but stalled by Congress over some provisions.
To bring Congress on board, the government last week cleared changes in the constitutional amendment bill, including doing away with the additional 1 per cent tax by producing states and compensating all states for any revenue loss in the first five years post the GST roll out.
The main Opposition party, which has the most numbers in the Rajya Sabha, has indicated softening of its stand but made no categorical assurance of its support so far.
BJP parliamentary party is also meeting on Tuesday and senior ministers may brief the members about the bill and other important issues on the agenda in the coming days.
