The Congress party clarified its stance on Sam Pitrodaโs recent remarks about wealth redistribution, saying attempts to sensationalize these comments aim to divert attention from PM Modiโs โmaliciousโ poll campaign.
Pitroda had backed the partyโs wealth redistribution stance, citing the US system where the government claims a significant share of assets after a wealthy individualโs demise. However, Pitroda later clarified he only mentioned the US inheritance tax as an example during a TV discussion, and his comments werenโt linked to any partyโs policy, including Congress.
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh emphasized that while Pitroda can freely express personal opinions as a respected figure, his views donโt necessarily reflect the partyโs official position. The party dismissed criticism over Pitrodaโs remarks as an attempt to divert focus from PM Modiโs poll campaign.
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