Congress Leader Criticizes Allegations in National Herald Case as Political Manipulation

Congress Responds to National Herald Allegations

Abhishek Manu Singhvi, a senior advocate and Rajya Sabha member from the Congress party, labeled the allegations surrounding the National Herald case as a fabricated conspiracy orchestrated by the ruling party. He described it as a clear instance of the misuse of central investigative agencies. Speaking to the media, Singhvi asserted that the claims are baseless and that recent judicial decisions have been influenced by political pressure. He emphasized that the National Herald case exemplifies the misuse of central agencies, stating that while accusations were made, they lacked substance, and the ultimate impact of political pressure was evident in yesterday's ruling. He noted that the allegations were unfounded, yet the law remained firmly established.

Singhvi highlighted that between 2021 and 2025, the Enforcement Directorate conducted inquiry sessions, which included five hours of questioning for Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge and three hours for Rahul Gandhi. He pointed out that these inquiries received extensive coverage on the front pages of newspapers across the country. The Congress leader reiterated that such cases serve as a reminder of how central agencies can be misused to exert pressure on political opponents.

Just a day prior, he referred to the National Herald case as a "national persecution case" and refuted the money laundering allegations against party leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and six others. The National Herald case originated from a complaint filed by former MP Subramanian Swamy, who accused Congress leaders and companies linked to Associated Journals Limited (AJL) of financial misconduct.