A Special Court in Bengaluru has ordered the filing of an FIR against Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and other BJP leaders, including JP Nadda, over allegations of extortion linked to the electoral bonds scheme. The complaint claims that corporate entities were coerced into purchasing bonds, with the Enforcement Directorate reportedly using raids to exert pressure.
Today (29th March): The Congress party faces a tax notice exceeding Rs 1,800 crore after the Delhi High Court rejects its appeals. The notice covers assessment years 2017-18 and 2020-21 and includes penalties and interest charges. The party accuses the BJP of “tax terrorism” and plans to challenge the demands in the Supreme Court, vowing to continue its campaign for the upcoming parliamentary polls.
