Tax Relief for Congress Party Ahead of Lok Sabha Elections
The Supreme Court postpones the hearing on tax demands until after the elections, amidst accusations of financial targeting by the opposition.
- The Income Tax Department will not pursue tax dues from the Congress party until after the Lok Sabha elections, providing a significant relief amid allegations of financial targeting.
- The Supreme Court has scheduled the next hearing on this tax matter for July 24, after the elections.
- Congress accuses the ruling BJP of using tax demands to financially cripple the opposition, affecting its election campaign.
- The tax demands against Congress amount to over Rs 3,500 crore, with Rs 135 crore already recovered from the party's accounts.
- Rahul Gandhi warns of exemplary action against those undermining democracy once the government changes.
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