Congress leaders protest freezing of bank accounts by I-T Dept

Anshita Mehra

New Delhi, February 17

The Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) organised a demonstration outside its office on Saturday to condemn the freezing of Congress bank accounts by the Central Government.

Arvinder Singh Lovely, DPCC president, denounced the move as a targeted assault on the Congress’ financial activities. He stated, “The freezing of Congress’ bank accounts reflects the BJP’s anxiety and fear of defeat in the upcoming elections.”

Lovely emphasised, “The BJP’s actions, driven by their fear of electoral defeat, demonstrate a blatant disregard for democratic processes and values.” He affirmed that the Congress would stand firm against such unjust measures.

Former DPCC president Subhash Chopra said, “The freezing of Congress accounts is a clear indication of the BJP’s desperation and its attempt to obstruct the functioning of our party.”

In response, the BJP defended its decision on legal grounds, alleging financial irregularities within the Congress. However, critics argue that the move is a politically motivated tactic aimed at weakening the Opposition.

Manju Dixit, general secretary of the Delhi Pradesh Mahila Congress, denounced the action, labelling it as “an act of dictatorship” by PM Modi. She emphasised the necessity for parties to engage with the public during elections, which requires funds, accusing the BJP of attempting to silence dissenting voices.

Nikita Chaturvedi, vice-president of the Mahila Congress, highlighted the challenges faced during protests, stating, “Every time we plan to hold a demonstration, the government, both AAP and BJP tries to restrict our voice.” Looking ahead to the elections, Congress cadre Prem Mishra expressed scepticism about the fairness of the electoral process, advocating for a return to ballot papers to ensure a more equitable outcome.