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Gujarat political parties under investigation for alleged Rs 1,143 crore donation racket
Gujarat police have registered criminal cases against the Bharatiya National Janata Dal (BNJD) and several office-bearers following allegations of a massive bogus political donation racket. The scheme reportedly involved Rs 1,143.85 crore and 56,238 donors between the 2019-20 and 2024-25 financial years. The Income Tax Department estimates this arrangement caused a direct tax loss of approximately Rs 343 crore to the exchequer.
According to investigators, taxpayers transferred funds to the party via banking channels to claim tax deductions. These funds were then allegedly moved to intermediary firms through fake invoices for commodities like grains and pulses. After deducting commissions of 2% to 10%, the remaining cash was reportedly returned to the original donors through hawala networks and Angadiya channels.
In addition to the BNJD case, authorities are investigating two other complaints involving different political parties. These include allegations against the Garib Kalyan Party regarding Rs 206.76 crore in bogus donations, and another complaint involving Rs 519 crore. The Ahmedabad CID Crime is leading the investigations into these accommodation entry operations.
Entities
Bharatiya National Janata Dal · Election Commission · Garib Kalyan Party · Gujarat Police · Income Tax Department · Surendrakumar Gajera
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The FIR names BNJD president Surendrakumar Gajera, general secretary Vipul Solanki, treasurer Ronaksinh Chavda, and auditor Adil Saiyed. www.thefinancialworld.com · samacharnama.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The scheme allegedly used fake bills for commodities like grains and pulses to account for the transfer of funds to intermediary firms. www.thefinancialworld.com · samacharnama.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com · www.timesnownews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Income Tax Department estimates a direct tax loss of approximately Rs 343 crore due to the alleged scheme. www.thefinancialworld.com · samacharnama.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Garib Kalyan Party is accused of bogus donations amounting to Rs 206.76 crore between FY 2022-23 and FY 2025-26. www.timesnownews.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Investigators allege that commissions of 2% to 10% were kept, with remaining funds returned to donors via Angadiya and hawala networks. www.thefinancialworld.com · samacharnama.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The CID Crime of the Gandhinagar Zone registered an FIR on September 25 based on complaints from Income Tax officials. www.thefinancialworld.com · samacharnama.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Bharatiya National Janata Dal (BNJD) is accused of a donation racket involving Rs 1,143.85 crore and 56,238 donors. www.thefinancialworld.com · samacharnama.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Three separate complaints involve alleged bogus donations totaling Rs 206.76 crore, Rs 519 crore, and Rs 1,143.85 crore. www.timesnownews.com