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The GST we have given people is an emasculated one

What kind of GST is this that 40% of GDP in terms of value is outside the GST system?

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Kapil Sibal
Sir, there are moments in the history of a nation where opportunities come and we seize those opportunities to catapult the nation forward. That opportunity came to us. It came to us when we, in government, initiated this historic legislation. But, unfortunately, because of the consistent opposition of those who are now in the Treasury Benches, that opportunity slipped out of our hands.
 
I wish this moment had come earlier and we had given to this country a GST, which truly represents what we wanted to do. We have, on the other hand, cooperated with this government because we want
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