The Congress party in India accused Prime Minister Modi's government of stifling democracy by freezing its bank accounts ahead of national elections. Modi's BJP party claims the accounts were frozen due to failure to file income tax return for cash donations.
Key Points
Congress party's bank accounts frozen by Modi government
Accusations of stifling democracy by opposition party
Tax dispute involving cash donations and income tax returns
Pros
Transparency in political party funding
Ensuring compliance with tax regulations
Cons
Potential stifling of opposition party's ability to campaign
Allegations of undemocratic actions by ruling party