The Congress party in Delhi and the Youth Congress have had their accounts frozen by the Income Tax department just weeks before the upcoming elections. The party’s treasurer, Ajay Maken, revealed that they cannot spend money, pay bills, or employees’ salaries. The department is demanding a recovery of Rs 210 crore from both parties, and all political activities are affected. The freezing of the accounts just before the elections is seen as a move to undermine democracy, and the timing has raised suspicions about the motives behind the action. The Congress party has been dealing with challenges, including the invalidation of the electoral bonds scheme by the Supreme Court.
IT Department Freezes Congress’ Bank Accounts, Causing Financial Distress: “No Funds to Pay Salary, Bills…”
