Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation, emphasising the importance of GST 2.0 reforms in strengthening India’s global competitiveness and promoting self-reliance. He interacted with National Awardee Teachers, recognising their vital role in shaping the youth. Modi assured citizens of a “double blast of happiness” ahead of Diwali and Chhath Puja, while criticising the previous UPA government’s taxation policies.