Overview

• 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.