After being accused of tax evasion, the Income Tax Department on Thursday, raided offices of media group Dainik Bhaskar and an Uttar Pradesh-based news channel.
Around 100 taxmen searched around 30 locations of Dainik Bhaskar in Delhi, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan. Homes and offices of group promoters were also raided.
There was some who didn't took the raid likely. Trinamool Congress Supremo and Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee called this raid as "another brutal attempt to stifle democracy."
I strongly condemn this vindictive act that aims to suppress voices that bring out the TRUTH. It's a grave violation that undermines the very principles of democracy.
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) July 22, 2021
Urging everyone in the Media to stay strong. Together we shall never let the autocratic forces succeed! (2/2)
Whereas Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot called it " a brazen attempt to suppress the voice of the media".
By indulging in such actions and gagging media, the Modi government wants to convey the message that if the media doesn't become Godi-Media then it's voice will be suppressed.
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) July 22, 2021
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