new session of Parliament +the new taxation bill +the Goods and Services Tax bill +GST spirit is about growing stronger +NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday set the tone for aby coining a new meaning for GST - "Growing Stronger Together".The PM was making a play on the acronym for- the provisions of which came into effect across the country in the last special session of Parliament called on July 1 midnight. "GST shows the good that can be achieved when all parties come together and work for the nation," the PM said, adding that he hopes for a fruitful monsoon session. "Thetogether. I hope the same GST spirit prevails in the session," the PM added. He also urged all leaders to achieve consensus on celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Quit India Movement on August 9 in both Houses of Parliament.On Sunday, Lok Sabha speaker Sumitra Mahajan called a meeting of leaders of political parties at Parliament to ensure a smooth transaction of business in the House.The Monsoon Session of Parliament will continue until August 11.

Source: Times of India July 17, 2017 04:48 UTC