PM Modi kept up the political weight on the Congress, utilizing Pitroda’s comments to dispatch a new hostile. “Now, the Congress is saying there will be an legacy charge on legacy from parents…[If the Congress is voted to control] they will hit you with a better tax rate till the time you’re lively. And after that, they will force an legacy tax,” he said at an decision rally in Chhattisgarh.
“The individuals, who have considered the Congress as their genealogical property and given it to their children, do not need Indians to allow their property to their children,” PM Modi said, in what is being seen as a reference to the Nehru-Gandhi family. “Your hard-earned property will not go to your children but to the Congress hand,” he included, alluding to the party’s survey image.
Amid heated political scenes in India during the ongoing polling season, the Congress party has once again found itself embroiled in controversy. The latest uproar revolves around a remark made by Indian Overseas Congress chairman Sam Pitroda, which has provided fresh ammunition to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The Controversial Statement
Pitroda, known for his close association with the Gandhi-Vadra family, praised the US policy of imposing an inheritance tax. He suggested that 55% of a person’s wealth should be taken by the government after their death and redistributed. In his words, “In America, there is an inheritance tax. If one has $100 million worth of wealth and passes away, they can only transfer approximately 45% to their children. The remaining 55% is grabbed by the government. That’s an interesting law. It says that in your generation, you made wealth, and now you must leave part of it for the public.”
BJP’s Response
The BJP wasted no time in responding to Pitroda’s suggestion. The party’s national spokesperson, Shehzad Poonawalla, questioned whether such policies could truly do justice to citizens. He highlighted the stark contrast between the wealth of a businessman and that of a farmer. Poonawalla tweeted, “Ironically, the Gandhis built a huge treasury for their own children and son-in-law, but they want to grab your hard-earned tax-paid resources.”
“Their mantra is:
Congress plunder zindagi ke saath bhi aur zindagi ke baad bhi [Congress plunder amid and after lifetime],” PM Modi said in Hindi, reverberating a express advanced by Life Protections Organization of India (LIC)’s promotions.
Modi’s Allegations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the opportunity to hit back at the Congress over Pitroda’s comments. He alleged that the Opposition party plans to tax inheritance passed down from parents to their children. Modi warned voters about the Congress’s “destructive” plans if they were to come to power. According to him, “This means 50% of whatever we build, with all our hard work and enterprise, will be taken away. Besides all the tax we pay, which too will go up if the Congress prevails.”
Congress’s Stand
The Congress party distanced itself from Pitroda’s remarks, emphasizing that they do not reflect the party’s official position. However, the controversy continues to simmer, with both sides engaging in a war of words.
In conclusion, the debate over inheritance tax and wealth redistribution remains a contentious issue in Indian politics. As the election season unfolds, citizens will closely watch how different parties address this topic and what impact it may have on their lives.
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Neeraj Tiwari