Priyanka Gandhi's ₹80 Cr Tax Dues Spark BJP Allegations Ahead Of Wayanad Election

A major controversy has erupted over Priyanka Gandhi's asset declaration as the Congress candidate for Wayanad. When filing her nomination, Priyanka disclosed that she and her husband, Robert Vadra, possess combined movable and immovable assets worth ₹77.55 crore. Priyanka’s individual net worth stands at ₹12 crore, while Robert Vadra’s assets amount to ₹66 crore. However, the highlight of her poll affidavit reveals that Priyanka and Vadra have a staggering ₹80 crore in pending tax dues—an amount that surpasses their combined assets. The affidavit outlines unpaid taxes of ₹4.12 crore for the assessment year 2016-17, ₹3.05 crore for 2017-18, ₹2.39 crore for 2018-19, a massive ₹24.16 crore for 2019-20, and ₹1 crore for 2020-21. This revelation has triggered a political storm, with the BJP launching a scathing attack on Priyanka Gandhi, accusing her of tax evasion and dubbing it the "Gandhi family's tax theft." BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia also targeted Robert Vadra, alleging that he concealed his true wealth, declaring assets far below his actual worth. In response, Robert Vadra dismissed these allegations, claiming the BJP is trying to divert attention from real issues. The big question remains: Will this tax controversy affect the Congress party’s chances in Wayanad?