GST likely to render 1 cr. workers of unorganised sector jobless

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Over one crore workers employed in cottage industries and unorganised sectors faced the danger of losing job due to the implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST), said Communist Party of India (Marxist) MP T.K. Rengarajan. Addressing the press here on Monday after participating in a demonstration and rally by workers of fireworks units against levy of 28% GST, Mr. Rengarajan said safety match, fireworks, handloom and power loom sectors were greatly affected due to GST implementation.