Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has alleged that the Income Tax (I-T) Department is working like an agent for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and selectively targeting Congress leaders in Bangalore Rural constituency. Shivakumar’s claims come after I-T raids on the residences of close aides of his brother, Bangalore Rural Congress candidate D.K. Suresh. The I-T department has not yet commented on the allegations.
In a significant move, the Income Tax Department conducted raids on the premises of three businessmen in Ludhiana city. According to officials, the raids targeted individuals involved in beverage and liquor distribution, financing, and transportation industries. The operations commenced in the morning, with I-T teams meticulously examining financial records and transactions related to the businesses. Officials confirmed that the raids were part of ongoing tax payment verification. Currently, the search operations remain underway, with no further details disclosed.
