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Gujarat CID-Crime registers FIRs over Rs 314 crore poll donation scam

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Gujarat CID-Crime registered FIRs against three political outfits for an alleged Rs 314 crore 'poll donation scam' that occurred between 2022 and 2025. The parties allegedly collected donations from taxpayers, deducted commissions, and returned the money to the donors. This scheme allowed donors to claim income tax rebates by providing receipts against TDS, while the parties submitted false contribution and audit reports.

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The scam caused a significant financial loss to the government exchequer. The scheme exploited tax exemptions related to political donations, exposing a major financial integrity issue within the political system of Gujarat.

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  • AhmedabadLocation where some of the accused parties are based
  • AnandLocation where some of the accused parties are based
  • GujaratState where the scam was uncovered

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