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Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman slams opposition for skipping debate on I-T Bill in Rajya Sabha

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 12 August 2025 ()
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticized opposition parties for boycotting the Income Tax Bill discussion in Rajya Sabha, despite prior agreement for 16-hour debates in both houses. The Bill, already passed by Lok Sabha, aims to simplify direct tax laws and will replace the 1961 Act, effective April 1, 2026.
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