India's New Income Tax Law Sparks Surveillance Fears

• The Congress has accused the BJP-led government of turning India into a 'surveillance state' with the new income-tax Bill.
• The Bill allegedly grants tax officials sweeping powers to access citizens' emails, social media, and bank accounts without proof, just suspicion.
• Congress social media head Supriya Shrinate warned that citizens' digital privacy is under threat, calling it an attack on personal lives.
• The controversial Bill, introduced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is being examined by a Select Committee of Lok Sabha MPs.
• Clause 247 of the Bill empowers tax officials to override access codes and break open locks if access is unavailable, raising concerns about unchecked government power.

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