The Congress party has accused the central government of resorting to what it terms as "tax terrorism," alleging that over Rs 65 crore was taken from its accounts by the government to financially weaken the main opposition party ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
At a press conference held at the AICC headquarters, Congress leaders, including Jairam Ramesh, K C Venugopal, and Ajay Maken, raised concerns over what they perceive as attempts to undermine democracy.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the Modi government, accusing it of employing extortion and financial terrorism to suppress opposition voices. He highlighted the transfer of Rs 65 crore from Congress accounts through the Income Tax department as evidence of this alleged strategy.
Jairam Ramesh labeled these actions as "tax terrorism attacks" and emphasized the government's efforts to stifle democracy. He linked these measures to recent political events such as the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra and the farmers' movement.
Ajay Maken reiterated the party's stance, characterizing the government's actions as "financial terrorism" aimed at weakening the Congress party's financial position before the upcoming elections. He highlighted the withdrawal of funds from multiple accounts and accused the BJP-led government of orchestrating an attack on democratic principles.
K C Venugopal condemned the government's actions, describing them as an assault on democratic values. He pledged to challenge these measures and raise awareness among the public about the government's alleged attempts to silence opposition voices.
The Congress leaders also questioned the timing of these actions, alleging that they were carried out just weeks before the announcement of elections. They emphasized the need for a fair electoral process and expressed confidence in reclaiming the funds through legal means.
Overall, the Congress party condemned what it sees as an unprecedented attack on democracy and vowed to resist such efforts to undermine the democratic fabric of the country.
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