Congress leader Jairam Ramesh alleged 3,260 unregistered political parties operating under BJP patronage
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Congress alleges ₹10,000 crore tax evasion through unregistered political parties, seeks JPC
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh alleged that 3,260 unregistered political parties are operating under BJP patronage to facilitate ₹10,000 crore tax evasion. Congress spokesperson Shaktisinh Gohil demanded a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into these parties and their donors. The allegation highlights concerns over misuse of tax exemptions under Section 13A of the Income Tax Act and transparency in political funding. This issue is significant for exams covering electoral reforms, political funding transparency, and parliamentary oversight mechanisms.
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Alleged tax evasion amount: ₹10,000 crore through misuse of political party tax exemptions
Congress spokesperson Shaktisinh Gohil demanded Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) investigation
Issue relates to Section 13A of Income Tax Act granting tax exemption to political parties
Allegations raise concerns about transparency in political funding and electoral reform
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