By Newsgram Staff Writer

In a renewed attack on Greenpeace, the government has suspended the NGO's registration under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government has asked the organization to give reasons why the suspension shouldn't be made permanent.

Seven bank accounts of Greenpeace have been frozen on charges of fudging accounts of foreign contribution. The government accused the organization of using the money to fight legal cases.

Responding strongly against the new charges Samit Aich, Executive Director, Greenpeace said, 'This feels like a revealing moment, one that says much more about the MHA than it does about Greenpeace. We believe in the Indian legal system. A campaign is being waged against dissent, but we will not be cowed.'

Greenpeace had won a case against the government last year, when the Intelligence Bureau accused the NGO of hindering India's economic growth by opposing power projects, mining etc. The court had ordered the immediate release of the environmental NGO's funds.

Yesterday, the government blocked 150,000 Euros that the NGO received on 23 March.