Congress Alleges 'Bank Accounts Frozen' Ahead Of 2024 Lok Sabha Polls

NEW DELHI: On Friday, Congress Treasurer Ajay Maken disclosed that the party’s and Youth Congress’s bank accounts were frozen, potentially impacting operations ahead of upcoming elections.

“This action restricts our ability to cover basic expenses like staff salaries and campaign activities,” Maken stated during a press conference. “It not only affects the ongoing ‘Nyay Yatra’ campaign but threatens all political operations.”

बैंक खाते तो BJP के फ्रीज होने चाहिए, क्योंकि जो असंवैधानिक कॉर्पोरेट बांड उन्होंने अपने खातों में डाल रखे हैं, सुप्रीम कोर्ट के अनुसार असंवैधानिक हैं।

हमारे खातों में कार्यकर्ताओं द्वारा ऑनलाइन डोनेशन से जुटाया गया पैसा है। इसे इनकम टैक्स और मोदी सरकार कैसे फ्रीज कर सकती है।… pic.twitter.com/p5hmVURkWw
— Congress (@INCIndia) February 16, 2024

The freeze reportedly stems from a Rs 210 crore recovery demand by the Income Tax department, affecting crowdfunding funds within the accounts. Maken expressed concern about the timing, suggesting it could hinder opposition activities just weeks before elections.

This development follows the Supreme Court’s recent decision to deem the anonymous electoral bond scheme unconstitutional and mandate donor disclosure. This ruling alters the political funding landscape in India.