The Ahmedabad-Based Party That Does Not Even Have An Office Received ₹519-Crore in Bogus Donations

On paper, a shop in Ahmedabad's Saijpur Bogha was the headquarters of the Swatantrata Abhivyakti Party. On the ground, according to an Income Tax complaint, investigators found no functioning political party office, staff or political activity at the location.

The Naroda Road address has now become a key part of a CID Crime investigation into an alleged ₹519-crore bogus donation and hawala network, in which the accused allegedly caused ₹155 crore in tax evasion.

Party Address Listed In Official Records

According to the complaint filed by an Income Tax official, the party's registered address was listed as Shop No. 2, Mahavir Nagar, opposite Kalyan Mill, beside Chetna Hotel, Naroda Road, Saijpur Bogha, Ahmedabad.

The same address was reportedly reflected in official records, including those maintained for the political party.

However, when the location was checked, investigators allegedly found no office infrastructure, employees or political activities associated with the party.

The alleged absence of a functioning office is one of the key features of the case, with investigators claiming that the political party existed largely on paper.

₹519 Crore In Alleged Bogus Donations

According to the complaint, the party was allegedly used to receive large donations from taxpayers through banking channels.

The donors allegedly claimed deductions under Section 80GGC, which provides tax benefits for eligible political contributions.

Investigators allege that the money was subsequently transferred to Jay Trading Company, described in the complaint as a shell entity. The funds were allegedly withdrawn in cash and returned to the donors after an alleged 8–9% commission was deducted.

The Income Tax complaint alleges that the arrangement resulted in ₹155 crore in tax evasion.

National President, Tax Consultant And CA Named

The case also identifies three alleged key players in the network.

Surendra Parsotamprakash Tiwari, identified as the party's national president, is alleged to have handled the party's affairs, including its bank accounts and financial transactions.

Mehul Kumar Mahesh Kumar Khatri, identified as a tax consultant/IT return preparer, is alleged to have acted as an intermediary, connecting taxpayers with the donation arrangement and facilitating transfers to shell entities.

Mayursinh Chandansinh Rathod, a chartered accountant, is alleged to have certified contribution reports without adequate physical or accounting verification and submitted Form 24A to the Election Commission.

CID Crime Investigates Alleged Network

A case has been registered with the CID Crime unit in Gandhinagar based on the Income Tax complaint.

Police are investigating the alleged flow of funds, the role of the political party, the shell entity and the persons named in the complaint.

The investigation is also expected to establish how the alleged donation network operated, how the funds were routed and the roles played by the individuals and entities involved.

For now, the allegations remain subject to investigation and legal proceedings.