Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticized the Congress party for promising reservations based on religion, claiming that it violates the Indian Constitution. Speaking at an election rally in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, Modi accused Congress of attempting to deprive people of their wealth and exploiting religious sentiments for political gain.
Union Minister Anurag Thakur and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have accused the Congress of harboring a sinister plan to implement an inheritance tax, burdening citizens even after their demise. This revelation came to light following the remarks made by senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda, who discussed the existence of such a tax in the United States. Thakur denounced this idea as anti-sanatan and anti-descendants, claiming that the Congress aims to deny children their rightful inheritance. Prime Minister Modi has also highlighted this issue, alleging that if the Congress regains power, it will redistribute personal wealth to infiltrators and seize women’s mangalsutras. Amidst the controversy, Modi asserted that the Congress’s agenda encompasses both ‘loot during your lifetime and loot after your death’ through high taxation and inheritance tax.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, accusing it of having “dangerous intentions” after a statement made by party leader Sam Pitroda about inheritance tax. Modi’s comments came during an election rally in Chhattisgarh, where he alleged that the Congress was planning to impose an inheritance tax, which would deprive citizens of their assets and rights. Pitroda, the president of the Indian Overseas Congress, had earlier spoken about the inheritance tax in the United States as an “interesting law” and called for a debate on such a law in India. However, the Congress has distanced itself from Pitroda’s comments, with party general secretary Jairam Ramesh saying that Pitroda’s views did not reflect the party’s position.
Congress leader Sam Pitroda’s comments regarding inheritance tax have ignited a political controversy during the ongoing national polls in India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress for its alleged plans to redistribute wealth through inheritance taxation, while the party maintained that Pitroda’s remarks do not reflect their stance. The debate has reignited discussions about the implementation of inheritance tax in India, which was scrapped in 1985 due to low yield and high administrative costs.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asserted that the party’s manifesto pledges to redistribute a portion of the ₹16 lakh crore given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a select group of 22 individuals. He emphasized that the promised amount is a calculated sum and not the entire amount. Gandhi’s statement comes amid ongoing political discourse on the manifesto’s proposed ‘redistribution’ policy.
Amidst mounting pressure from the opposition, the Election Commission has commenced an examination of complaints lodged against a speech delivered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rajasthan, where he allegedly suggested that a Congress-led government would prioritize the allocation of resources to the Muslim community. Both the Congress party and the Communist Party of India – Marxist (CPI-M) have filed separate appeals with the election watchdog, urging action against PM Modi’s remarks, which were made during a rally in Banswara, Rajasthan, on Sunday.
The Congress party has distanced itself from Sam Pitroda’s comments on inheritance tax, stating that sensationalizing them is an attempt to divert attention from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s election campaign. Pitroda, the president of the Indian Overseas Congress, had discussed the inheritance tax law in the United States and mentioned the issue of “redistribution of wealth”. The Congress general secretary, Jairam Ramesh, clarified that Pitroda’s views do not necessarily reflect the party’s position.
Australian journalist Avani Dias has abruptly left India after being informed by the Narendra Modi government that her visa extension would be denied. The decision was reportedly prompted by her coverage of the killing of a Sikh separatist leader, which the government deemed had “crossed a line.” Dias, who has worked in India since January 2022, has faced increasing pressure from the government, which has made it difficult for her to report on events such as the national elections. The incident has raised concerns about sliding press freedom in India, where foreign journalists have come under increasing scrutiny and pressure.
Senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda’s comments on inheritance tax in the US have ignited a political controversy, with the BJP accusing the party of planning to seize and redistribute the wealth of Indians. Pitroda’s remarks, which drew parallels to the inheritance tax system in the US, have been met with strong opposition from the Congress, which has distanced itself from them. The party has also filed a complaint with the Election Commission against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his speech on the issue. While the Congress manifesto does not propose seizing the wealth of the rich and redistributing it to the poor, it does mention addressing the growing inequality of wealth and income and giving priority to the welfare of the poor.
The AAP MP levied serious allegations against the Modi government, accusing it of prioritizing the interests of its cronies over the nation. Singh pointed out the government’s efforts to modify the top court’s earlier verdict in the 2G spectrum case, which prohibits the allocation of spectrum licenses based on the ‘first come, first served’ policy.
