Congress Faces Rs 1,800 Crore Tax Notice Amid Elections

The Congress party accuses the BJP of using tax notices to financially cripple them ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, vows to fight back.

• The Congress received a Rs 1,800 crore notice from the Income Tax Department for assessment years 2017-18 to 2020-21, including penalties and interest.
• Following a funds freeze and a Rs 200 crore penalty by the Income Tax authorities, the Congress is considering appealing to the Supreme Court.
• The party alleges the BJP is using tax authorities to financially target them, a move described as 'tax terrorism' by Congress leaders.
• Rahul Gandhi promises action against those 'destroying democracy' when the government changes, signaling a strong opposition stance.
• Nationwide protests are planned by the Congress in response to what they see as exploitation of central agencies by the BJP to target opposition parties.

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