Sitharaman Debunks 'Tax from Birth' Claims, Clarifies GST on Essentials

• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman refuted claims that a child is burdened with taxes from birth, calling them misinformation.
• Sitharaman clarified there is no GST on milk, education, books, notebooks, textbooks, or funeral services since 2017.
• Her statements came in response to TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's allegations during the Budget Session.
• Banerjee had claimed taxes are levied on everything from a child's milk and diapers to education, healthcare, and even pension.
• Sitharaman also rejected opposition claims of states not receiving funds, detailing a 25.44 lakh crore rupees transfer to states next fiscal year.