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Lok Sabha polls for 2024: "A consistent income tax rate over time," What the Congress's manifesto promised the "salaried class"
Apr 05, 2024 04:31 pm
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The Congress pledged in its manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections that, should it regain power, it will reduce the tax burden on the salaried class. "Congress will maintain stable personal income tax rates throughout its term," the platform stated."This will guarantee that the salaried class is not exposed to escalating tax rates and has the ability to effectively manage their finances over an extended period of time," the statement continued. It said, "Congress will lessen the burden of tax on MSMEs owned by individuals and partnership firms," in addition to vowing to do away with the "angel tax" and other "exploitative" tax practices. At the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in Delhi, the Congress party released its manifesto, "Nyay Patra," for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge were among the dignitaries present for the release. The party's goals and plans for the next elections are outlined in the manifesto.The party's manifesto is centered around 'Paanch Nyay', or the five pillars of justice, which are 'Yuva Nyay,' 'Naari Nyay,' 'Kisaan Nyay,' 'Shramik Nyay,' and 'Hissedari Nyay.' It also highlights the promises the party made to the people as part of its poll promises for the Lok Sabha elections of 2024. Additionally, it states that the party will enact a constitutional amendment raising the 50% cap on reservations for SC, ST, and OBC. It will also undertake a national socio-economic and caste census to count the castes and sub-castes and their socio-economic situations.According to the party, the Congress manifesto was created following widespread consultations and millions of recommendations received through email and our 'Awaaz Bharat Ki' website.The 2024 Lok Sabha Elections would take place over seven weeks, beginning on April 19 and concluding on June 1. On June 4, the results will be announced.