BENGALURU, 21 MARCH

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said the freezing of Congress bank accounts by Income Tax Department is a calculated assault on democracy. The bank account of Congress party was frozen in February.

Siddaramaiah said, “In an unprecedented move that undermines the very pillars of our democracy, Income Tax Department has frozen the bank accounts of Congress. This unjustified action has been strategically timed just two months before crucial election campaigns, severely crippling the party's ability to contest effectively. Election Commission should direct the concerned to allow Congress to use the bank accounts.”

Siddaramaiah said that this deliberate act has resulted in significant operational handicaps for the party from restricting mobility to curtailing essential campaign activities such as advertising and constituency outreach.

In the great saga of India, BJP has assumed the role of modern-day demon kings (Asuras), harnessing the power of agencies like IT, ED, and CBI as weapons against democracy. Their power, strengthened by alliances with entities like Adani, starkly contrasts with the authentic power of India's people. This BJP’s slide towards autocracy is a direct assault on our democratic spirit. The time has come for the true Shakti of India, residing in its citizens, to confront this menace. Our nation's soul is at stake, demanding a resurgence of democratic Shakti to reclaim its essence, Siddaramaiah added.