Congress faces Rs 1,823 crore in new Income Tax demands, accuses BJP of 'tax terrorism'

Friday, 29 March 2024
Congress Party has revealed receiving fresh income tax notices amounting to Rs 1,823.08 crore, condemning the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for what they term as "tax terrorism" aimed at weakening the opposition financially ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Congress treasurer Ajay Maken, accompanied by general secretary Jairam Ramesh, accused the BJP of substantial income tax transgressions, implying that the BJP should itself be liable for demands surpassing Rs 4,600 crore for these violations.

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Congress Receives Massive Rs 1,800 Crore Tax Notice Ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha Elections| Oneindia News 02:27

The Income Tax Department issues a notice of over Rs 1,800 crore to the Congress, prompting allegations of tax coercion by the BJP. The Congress vows to resist, accusing the BJP of financial wrongdoing and targeting opposition parties selectively. Despite legal setbacks, the Congress remains...

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