A political controversy has erupted over the GST Council’s decision to reduce the tax on beedis from 28% to 18%, while increasing it on cigarettes and gutkha to 40%. The Congress party alleges this move was driven by electoral compulsions for the upcoming Bihar elections, with its Kerala unit stating, "B for BD and B for Bihar." The BJP has strongly retaliated, accusing the Congress of insulting the people of the state. A BJP representative stated that "to relate BD with Bihar is an insult to Bihar." The debate also raises public health questions, with the host pointing out that studies show beedis are significantly more harmful than cigarettes, questioning whether health was compromised for political considerations and pressure from bodies like the Swadeshi Jagran Manch. #gstonbeedi #bihar #bjpvscongress #itwebvideos #beedipolitics #tobaccotax #gstcouncil #biharelections #indianpolitics #publichealth #congress #bjp #keralacongress #swadeshijagranmanch #beedi #politics
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