<h1>Union minister says GST 2.0 simplified taxes boosted buying power and sales, blames opposition negativity, announces 98,000 4G towers</h1> A Union minister stated that next-generation GST reforms (GST 2.0) have boosted economic activity by simplifying and lowering taxes, increasing consumer purchasing power and sellers' sales, and benefiting diverse demographics. He characterized criticism from opposition parties as stemming from 'internal negativity' that manifests externally and asserted the public has repeatedly rejected them. The minister also announced the imminent inauguration of nearly 98,000 mobile 4G towers and a national Swadeshi 4G network covering multiple states, predicting broader digital connectivity nationwide, and paid tribute to a recently deceased noted singer.