Congress Protests Across States Against Rs 1,823 Crore I-T Notices, Slams 'Tax Terrorism' — IN PICS

The Congress party staged protests in various states on Saturday in response to fresh notices issued by the income tax department, demanding payment of Rs 1,823 crore. The grand old party has termed it as tax terrorism by the Centre (Photo: INCIndia)

Indian Youth Congress (IYC) members led by president Srinivas BV were detained in the national capital during their march. (PTI Photo)

The grand old party's state units organised protests in Jaipur, Lucknow, Chandigarh and other state capitals. (PTI Photo)

In response, the BJP accused the Congress of attempting to mislead the people and asserted that no one is above the law. Union Minister Anurag Thakur questioned the Congress' adherence to tax laws and highlighted discrepancies in their financial disclosures. (PTI Photo)

Congress General Secretary (Organisation) K C Venugopal had called for demonstrations across states, condemning what he termed as BJP's systematic process to undermine Indian democracy. (PTI Photo)

The BJP may try to unsettle the Congress by sending income tax claim notices, but the Congress is neither afraid nor slowing down. We are prepared, we will overcome, and we will emerge victorious, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh remarked, as quoted by PTI.