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Political economist Gautam Sen has warned against implementing a wealth tax in India, citing concerns that it could drive the country’s richest individuals to relocate their businesses to tax-friendly destinations such as Dubai. Sen suggests that such a tax could result in a substantial loss of wealth for India. He also questions the practicality of imposing such a tax in India, given the challenges in surveying all households and businesses. Additionally, Sen expresses concerns that such a tax could lead to social and political chaos and make India vulnerable to foreign intervention. Despite these concerns, Sen remains optimistic about India’s prospects, highlighting the country’s status as the fastest-growing major economy in the world and the government’s infrastructure investments.

Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, has expressed his support for implementing an inheritance tax in India. In a video that has surfaced, Kamath argues that such a tax would help redistribute wealth and provide the government with resources for necessary reforms. The concept of inheritance tax has been a subject of debate, with some experts opposing it, arguing that it could disincentivize hard work and lead to economic decline.

India’s Supreme Court is delving into the interpretation of Article 39(b) of the Constitution, considering whether the government can seize and redistribute privately owned properties deemed ‘material resources of the community.’ The case, stemming from a challenge to Mumbai housing law, reignites a longstanding debate over the scope of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP). The court will examine whether the state’s obligation to distribute material resources applies to private properties, a question previously considered but not definitively settled.

Indian Overseas Congress Chairman Sam Pitroda has advocated for an inheritance tax law and criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s comments on Congress’s manifesto, suggesting concerns about his ‘brain.’ Pitroda believes that an inheritance tax would ensure fairer distribution of wealth in India, where the wealthy often pass on significant fortunes to their heirs without contributing to the public good.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s accusations of ‘wealth distribution’ against the Congress party, claiming that Modi has become panicked. Gandhi asserted that the Congress manifesto is ‘revolutionary’ and has caused Modi to ‘panic.’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has alleged that the Congress party attempted to extend reservation on religious grounds and give it to Muslims, and he has accused the party of plotting to seize people’s wealth and distribute it among a select few. Modi made these remarks at an election rally in Tonk on Tuesday, when the country was celebrating Hanuman Jayanti. He also charged that practicing one’s faith is difficult under Congress rule and that even listening to Hanuman Chalisa becomes a crime. The Congress has denied these allegations and is exploring legal options. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh defended Modi, stating that he has never engaged in divisive politics based on religion.

In an exclusive interview with CNN-News18, Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will not be repealed and that the Congress party will neither come to power nor succeed in rolling it back. He also criticized the Congress for its alleged involvement in a wealth distribution controversy.