Has Congress Promised 'Wealth Redistribution' In Manifesto? A Fact Check

The BJP has targeted the Congress claiming that the party's manifesto promises to seize and redistribute the wealth of Indians, a charge it denies.

A huge political row has broken out over senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda's remarks on inheritance tax with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) claiming that this was a sign that the party, if voted to power, will redistribute the wealth of Indians. Mr Pitroda's example of an inheritance tax in the US added fuel to the fire that the Congress has been trying to douse since Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue at a rally two days ago. #WATCH | Chicago, US: Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress, Sam Pitroda says, "...This is a policy issue. Congress party would frame a policy through which the wealth distribution would be better...We don't have a minimum wage (in India)...If we come up with a minimum wage in the… pic.twitter.com/PO6Mnili5p Sam Pitroda has been a mentor, friend, philosopher, and guide to many across the world, including me. He has made numerous, enduring contributions to India's developments. He is President of the Indian Overseas Congress.Mr Pitroda expresses his opinions freely on issues he…

While Congress distanced itself from the remarks, Mr Pitroda also issued a clarification today saying that he was just expressing his views on the inheritance tax in the US.

"It is unfortunate that what I said as an individual on inheritance tax in the US is twisted to divert attention from what lies PM is spreading about Congress manifesto," Mr Pitroda said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).