<h1>Chief minister urges traders to pass on GST cuts, join festival to promote lower prices and local goods</h1> A state chief minister urged traders to ensure the full benefit of reduced GST rates is passed to consumers and to participate in a government-led festival promoting lower prices and indigenous products, framing GST reforms as advancing national self-reliance and economic growth. The statement calls on the business community to implement policy intentions during the festive season, stressing consumer relief and business opportunities from lower taxes. The announcement cites increased net SGST collections in the state as evidence of economic strength and invites traders to prioritize domestic production to support state and national economic objectives.