Prime Minister Narendra Modi To Address The Nation Today At 5PM

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 5 pm on Sunday. While the purpose of the address is not clear yet, it comes a day before the GST rate cut, announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman earlier, comes into effect.

What can we expect from PM Modi's address to the nation today?

The decision was announced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on September 3, after she chaired the GST council meeting. Additionally, there is also a 40 per cent slab for luxury and sin goods, including tobacco and pan Masala, products like cigarettes, bidis, and aerated sugary beverages and on luxury vehicles, high-end motorcycles above 350cc, yachts, and helicopters.

Earlier today, PM took to X to wish the nation on the occasion of Mahayala.

"Wishing you all Shubho Mahalaya! As the sacred days of Durga Puja draw near, may our lives be filled with light and purpose. May the divine blessings of Maa Durga bring unwavering strength, lasting joy and wonderful health," PM Modi wrote.

Meanwhile, PM Modi will visit Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura tomorrow.