The 2017 GST rollout in J&K faced fierce resistance from the Hurriyat and National Conference, citing political concerns.
Strong Resistance to GST Implementation in Jammu and Kashmir
As of July 15, 2017, the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Jammu and Kashmir encountered significant objections. Both the Hurriyat and the National Conference articulated their disapproval of the new taxation system. The National Conference criticized the state government’s actions, while the Hurriyat alleged collusion between ministers and the leadership in Nagpur. This situation was documented by the Economic Times.
