Sam Pitroda's ‘inheritance tax’ remarks spark huge row, Congress responds; BJP hits back

Sam Pitroda, chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, on Wednesday issued a clarification over his statement on inheritance tax, claiming that his remarks were twisted to deflect attention from the core issues. PM’s comments Mangal Sutra & gold snatching is simply unreal,” Sam Pitroda said in a post on X. Sam Pitroda's clarification comes after Bharatiya Janata Party leaders slammed him over his remarks on the redistribution of wealth where he reportedly advocated an inheritance tax law in the country, even as the Congress sought to distance itself from the comments saying that his views do not always reflect the position of the party. Sam Pitroda also said the subject of wealth distribution is strictly a "policy issue" and he feels concerned about Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his remarks on the Congress manifesto. Attacking the Congress over Sam Pitroda's remarks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at a rally in Chhattisgarh, “The Congress party's dangerous intentions have come to the fore yet again. Now these people are saying they will impose inheritance tax on properties bequeathed to children by their parents.” Home minister Amit Shah also flayed the Congress leader's remarks, saying "The appeasement politics of the Congress stand exposed today with Sam Pitroda's statement on wealth redistribution.