The Indian opposition party faces a setback because the Modi government has frozen the Congress party’s finances soon before the national elections.
This decision has generated questions about the government’s goals and the implications for the political landscape.
According to Congress officials, four of the party’s bank accounts have been frozen, triggering angry protests. Mallikarjun Kharge, a prominent member of the Congress party, voiced dismay, saying, “This action is a blow to Indian democracy.”
Critics accuse the Modi government of utilizing state institutions to silence political opponents.
Ajay Maken, a spokesperson for the Congress party, suggested that the government’s motivation for blocking the accounts is to damage the party’s influence ahead of the elections.
The suspension of accounts has affected the Congress party’s financial activities, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Despite the accusations, the Modi government has yet to respond.
As the dispute heats up, the Congress party vows to contest the ruling in court and rally popular support through protests. The development highlights the heightened tensions in Indian politics in the run-up to elections.
