Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday launched a fresh attack at the congress party saying that the world is aware of the fact that Dheeraj Sahu was the ATM of the Gandhi family, in Bhubneswar.
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Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has made allegations suggesting that Dheeraj Sahu served as a financial provider for the Gandhi family, implying a significant financial role.
Pradhan questions the source of Sahu’s funds, linking his association with the Gandhi family to exerting influence and pressure on individuals.
The minister insinuates familiarity with Sahu’s family background and business engagements, prompting questions regarding the origins and implications of the financial ties allegedly shared between Sahu and the Gandhi family.
Amidst the conclusion of Income Tax department raids on an Odisha-based distillery firm, Congress Rajya Sabha MP from Jharkhand, Dhiraj Sahu, distanced the recovered cash from any political affiliation. He clarified that the seized funds did not belong solely to him but were linked to his family and associated companies, primarily stemming from the liquor business.
Speaking to ANI, Sahu expressed regret over the situation, acknowledging that the recovered money was associated with his liquor ventures, emphasizing its disconnect from any political party, including Congress. He emphasized his readiness to provide a comprehensive account of the source and use of these funds.
Responding to BJP’s assertions of the cash being black money, Sahu deferred to the Income Tax department for classification, leaving the determination of its legality to them.
The I-T department’s extensive search at various Odisha properties tied to Baldeo Sahu and Group of Companies Ltd, affiliated with Dhiraj Sahu’s family, led to a significant cash seizure surpassing Rs 350 crore. Sources within the department labeled this seizure as their largest in a single operation, involving a five-day process for the counting and verification of the confiscated currency.
