“This is vendetta politics led by PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah,” said Congress leader Jairam
New Delhi – April 15, 2025
In a major development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in connection with the National Herald money laundering case. The move follows an extensive investigation that began in 2021, based on a complaint filed by Subramanian Swamy in 2013.
👉 Read the ED’s statement on its official website
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₹661 Crore in Assets Attached
According to ED, immovable properties worth ₹661 crore in Delhi, Mumbai, and Lucknow have been seized. These include the iconic National Herald House on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg.
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📌 Read: ED Takes Over Properties in Congress-Linked Herald Case
Congress Leaders Respond with Allegations of Political Vendetta
Congress leaders have alleged that the chargesheet is an attempt at political intimidation ahead of the upcoming elections.
🗣️ “This is vendetta politics led by PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah,” said Congress leader Jairam Ramesh in a post on X.com.
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Robert Vadra Also Under ED Lens
Meanwhile, Robert Vadra, husband of Priyanka Gandhi, was also questioned by the ED over a 2008 land deal in Haryana.
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Background: What Is the National Herald Case?
The case centers around Young Indian Pvt Ltd, where Sonia and Rahul Gandhi are majority shareholders. It is alleged that Associated Journals Ltd (AJL) was acquired for ₹50 lakh, though its assets were valued at ₹2,000+ crore.
📚 National Herald Case Explained for Beginners
📚 Legal Breakdown of PMLA Sections 3, 4, 44, 45
🗓️ Next Court Date: April 25, 2025
The matter will next be heard by Special Judge Vishal Gogne, who has directed the ED to submit case diaries for perusal.
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