Congress Accuses Government of 'Financial Terrorism' Over Tax Demands and Bank Account Freezes

The Congress party faces a Rs 210 crore tax demand and has had Rs 65 crore withdrawn from its accounts, calling the actions politically motivated ahead of elections.

• The Income Tax Department withdrew Rs 65 crore from Congress party accounts, citing a tax demand of Rs 210 crore.
• Congress claims the tax demand and account freezes are politically motivated to disrupt election preparations.
• The party's funds were raised through grassroots efforts, including crowdfunding and membership drives.
• Congress leader Ajay Maken questions the fairness of the tax demand, noting that national political parties typically do not pay income tax.
• The Congress party's financial struggles come as the Supreme Court strikes down electoral bonds, affecting political party funding.

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