"India's Congress Party Faces Frozen Bank Accounts Ahead of National Election"

India's main opposition Congress party has had its bank accounts frozen by the Income Tax Department, sparking concerns about democracy and accusations of political targeting by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration. Congress party Treasurer Ajay Maken insisted the penalty was unwarranted and aimed at sidelining the party ahead of upcoming elections. Critics accuse the government of using law enforcement to target political rivals, with other opposition figures also facing investigations. The BJP is expected to win the upcoming elections, with Modi remaining popular among India's Hindu majority.