Atishi, AAP Leader Accuses Modi Govt Of Harassment After She Is Served Income Tax Notice

Atishi, Aam Aadmi Party MLA on June 30 said she has been served an Income Tax Department notice. This is regarding her 2020 election affidavit declaration. Aitishi attacked the BJP & the Central government for "such hollow threats". AAP also came out in her defence, terming the notice "ridiculous" & saying it exposes the "sexist and chauvinist" face of the BJP.

The MLA claimed the notice was sent to scare her, but "we have come from difficult fields to change politics of this country and we will not get intimidated by these hollow threats of the BJP". "I want to tell the Modi government, we are not afraid of your threats!” she told a press conference.

AAP spokesperson Saurabh Bhardwaj, said the notice was served based on Atishi's election affidavit from 2020 in which she had declared Rs 59 lakh worth movable assets in the form of FD & mutual funds, which she said were earned before 2012. "This shows the sexist and chauvinist face of BJP. AAP thinks this move is shameful and we strongly condemn it," he said. Quoting Bharadwaj, the party tweeted, "MODI GOVT SENDS INCOME TAX NOTICE TO Atishi! This is ridiculous. She's one of the most educated professionals in politics.” Watch the video to know more.

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