Centre Raids Those Supporting Farmers: Rahul Gandhi On IT Raids At Taapsee-Anurag

Mumbai: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday took a dig at the Center over the IT raids on the properties of film director Anurag Kashyap and actor Taapsee Pannu, saying that the central government is targeting those who are raising their voice against the farmers.

Also Read: Income Tax Department Conducts Raids At Properties Of Anurag Kashyap, Taapsee Pannu

“Some Idioms: ‘Ungaliyon par nachaana’ – Central government does this with IT Dept-ED-CBI. ‘Bheegee billee banana’ – friendly media in front of the central government. ‘khisiyaanee billee khamba noche’ – like the central government makes a raid on the supporters of the farmer. #ModiRaidsProFarmers,” Gandhi said in a tweet.

https://twitter.com/RahulGandhi/status/1367333255700123648?s=20

The raids, which began on Wednesday, continued on Thursday as well, with the Income Tax Department conducting searches at the Commerce Center of the KWAN Talent Management Agency in Mumbai.

On Wednesday, Income Tax officials raided the properties of Anurag, Taapsee and filmmaker Vikas Bahl and searched their offices and residences.

Also Read: IT Raids On Kashyap, Taapsee Attempt To Curb Voices Of Dissent: Maharashtra Min

Both Taapsee and Anurag have been vocal supporters of the peasant movement, which has been protesting against three controversial agricultural laws since November 26 last year.

Farmers are protesting against the Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance, and Farm Services Act, 2020, and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020 at Delhi’s borders. However, the implementation of the three laws was in January put on hold by the Supreme Court.

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