MP Ravindra Waikar Reaches Out to Traders in Jogeshwari

– Special Awareness Campaign on GST Rate Cuts

Mumbai: In a bid to spread awareness among traders, the Shiv Sena Trade Wing (Jogeshwari Assembly) today launched a special information campaign. On this occasion, Shiv Sena and Mahayuti government MP Ravindra Waikar personally interacted with local shopkeepers, briefing them about the recent reduction in GST rates and listening to their concerns.

Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently announced a historic decision to slash Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates and simplify tax slabs. This bold move is expected to bring immense relief not only to the trading community but also to common consumers. The initiative has been hailed as a true “festival of savings” while simultaneously promoting indigenous products, ensuring benefits for the wider public.

On Tuesday, 23rd September 2025, MP Waikar visited Navalkar Market near Jogeshwari railway station and several shops along Gufa Road. During his interaction, he explained the government’s new GST reforms, while also patiently hearing the difficulties and suggestions raised by traders. Emphasizing the government’s commitment, Mr. Waikar said:

“The trading community is the backbone of our economy. The Mahayuti government will always stand firmly by their side. The continued support of traders inspires us, and together we will move forward.”

Traders warmly welcomed the announcement, expressing gratitude to the Central Government, the Mahayuti Government in Maharashtra, and MP Ravindra Waikar for directly engaging with them.

The program witnessed the presence of key leaders including Dnyaneshwar Sawant, Manoj Satarkar, President of the Shiv Sena Industry and Employment Development Front & Trade Wing Shailesh Jaiswal, Jogeshwari Trade Wing President Subhash Suryavanshi, along with Subhash Salvi, Umesh Kadam, Bhai Mirlekar, Krishna Tonpe, and Hemant Jain of Ambaji Jewellers, among others.

This awareness drive sparked enthusiasm among Jogeshwari’s business community, who responded positively to the government’s reformative step, marking it as a milestone in trader–consumer relations.