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Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram has criticized the Election Commission of India (ECI) for its reaction to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s letter highlighting discrepancies in the voting data. Chidambaram questioned the ECI’s decision to take exception to Kharge’s letter, arguing that bodies like RBI and the Finance Commission can also be criticized.

Kharge had written to the INDIA bloc leaders alleging delays in the release of voter turnout data and inconsistencies in the final figures. The ECI responded by calling Kharge’s statements “aggression on vitals of live election operations” and “baseless allegations.” Chidambaram defended Kharge’s right to raise concerns, stating that the ECI should be accountable and open to criticism.

The issue has sparked a debate about the independence of the ECI and the importance of transparency in election processes.

Former Union Minister P. Chidambaram has supported Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s demand for an investigation into Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s allegation that two industrialists delivered cash to the Congress. Chidambaram stated that Modi’s claim should be taken seriously and that an inquiry by either the CBI or ED is justified. He criticized the BJP and the Finance Minister for their silence on the matter, questioning why they had not responded to Gandhi’s request.

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Sunday clarified the party’s stance on taxation, countering criticism from PM Modi and other BJP leaders. He emphasized that the phrase ‘inheritance tax’ is not included in the Congress manifesto, dismissing allegations made by the prime minister. Chidambaram outlined the party’s promises to enhance transparency, equity, and clarity in tax administration, maintain stable personal income tax rates for five years, and reduce the tax burden on MSMEs. He also pledged to eliminate the ‘cess’ system implemented by the Modi government and provide significant tax relief to shopkeepers and retail businesses. Chidambaram urged the prime minister to engage in discussions on the actual issues addressed in the Congress manifesto,而不是想象中的对手。

In a recent episode of Newstrack, panelists discussed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s criticism of the Congress party’s manifesto. As Modi pointed out former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s ‘minority’ remarks, questions arose about the potential impact of his aggressive approach on the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Home Minister Amit Shah has launched a scathing attack on Congress leader P Chidambaram for his statement that the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 (CAA) and the three new criminal laws will be revoked if Congress comes to office. Shah called it as a brazen act of appeasement and said that the former finance minister’s party has lost nerve after seeing the first phase of voting. He further said that Congress is hell-bent on harming Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, Christian, Sikh, and Parsi communities to appease its vote bank and that CAA is the nation’s law and it ensures that no one can stop citizenship from being granted to the brothers and sisters of these communities who have suffered religious persecution and come to India.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has strongly condemned Congress leader P. Chidambaram’s statement that an INDIA alliance government would repeal the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and three new criminal laws. Shah asserted that these laws empower the people, and the BJP government remains committed to protecting their rights and providing citizenship to persecuted minorities from neighboring countries.