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How many more times should Dr P Thiaga Rajan (PTR)’s video be shared with these folks who are so embarrassed by finance minister Nirmala that they’re lying outright to shield PM Modi’s lack of credibility? Here’s PTR explaining state’s voting rights in GST council:

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suma1 year ago

@ptrmadurai Great explanation, PTR rocks as always. If the resolution requires 75% approval and the center has 33%, even if all states unite, it won’t reach 75%. So without the central government vote, the resolution can’t pass. Is my understanding correct? Please correct me if I'm wrong.

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Andrew SamRaja Pandian1 year ago

@ptrmadurai Yes

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Make An Offer1 year ago

I am wondering why nobody is raising voice against the voting rights. If its kept this way, it would always be quite convenient to blame the Centre for any GST changes. Ideally, any change should be approved by all the members of the committee especially all state FMs. Has anyone raised voice against the voting rights?

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Andrew SamRaja Pandian1 year ago

@ptrmadurai Tamilnadu and PTR has consistently raised voice. Problem is people don’t watch what we say!

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Kailash1 year ago

@ptrmadurai Union almost has Veto Power

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Noob Investor1 year ago

@ptrmadurai Since this day I'm a fan 🫡

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Amit Sinha1 year ago

@ptrmadurai Fanboys just have one thought - shift the blame from the centre. They know this fact about how the voting is done, but they still want to divert attention.

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ganesh siripuram1 year ago

@ptrmadurai Andhbhakts of bjp have no answer on these questions..probably their IT cell didn’t teach anything on this.

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Shyam1 year ago

Well the oposition doesn't have numbers in parliament yet they oppose they don't see that an act of FU-TI-LI-TY Why don't register their opposition in the minutes of meeting ? How many times has this FM opposed the resolution against any tax proposal. Why couldn't they convince other states ? Surely if something is so bad will equally be bad for other states ?

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Andrew SamRaja Pandian1 year ago

There have been many times she’s been pulled up in the parliament.. its surprising you think it wasn’t done (not surprising but just saying) .. it’s the people who should know that they’ve been looted by a mindless lot. Soon when that happens there won’t be anywhere to hide for this lot.

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