Congress claims party’s bank accounts frozen weeks ahead of upcoming Lok Sabha elections – India TV

Congress chief Ajay Maken has revealed that the party’s bank accounts have been frozen weeks ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. According to him, info was acquired on Thursday indicating that banks had been refusing to honour the party’s issued checks. Upon additional investigation, it was found that the bank accounts of the Youth Congress and the Congress occasion had been seized. 

Income tax requested for Rs 210 crore restoration from Youth Congress and Congress occasion. The crowdfunding cash in our accounts has been frozen. Just 2 weeks earlier than elections when the opposition’s accounts are frozen, it’s equal to freezing the democracy.

Kharge accuses Modi govt for this

Meanwhile, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the central authorities of freezing the party’s bank accounts. “Power drunk Modi Govt has frozen the accounts of the country’s largest Opposition party – the Indian National Congress – just before the Lok Sabha elections. This is a deep assault on India’s Democracy!” Kharge posted on X. 

“The UNCONSTITUTIONAL cash collected by the BJP could be utilised by them for elections, however the cash collected by us by CROWDFUNDING shall be sealed! 

That is why, I’ve stated that there will not be any elections sooner or later (sic),” the submit additional learn. 

The Congress chief additionally appealed to the Judiciary to avoid wasting the multi-party system on this nation and defend India’s Democracy. Kharge stated the occasion will  take to the streets and battle strongly towards this “autocracy.”