The Congress on Wednesday accused the BJP government of "betraying" the armed forces by taxing the disability pension of soldiers. They also alleged that the ruling party's "pseudo-nationalism" stands had been exposed.

Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said that the Finance Ministry in a circular on June 24 said it has decided to tax Armed forces personnel who get 'disability pension' on 'account of injuries which were suffered in the course of service' at the time of their premature retirement.