Political Vendetta Allegations Arise in National Herald Case Involving Gandhi Family

Kharge Accuses Government of Political Retribution

On Tuesday, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge claimed that the recent filing of a new FIR against the Gandhi family in the 12-year-old National Herald case is an act of political revenge. He asserted that the Modi administration and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) are utilizing these fresh allegations to selectively prosecute and target their opponents.

In a post on X, Kharge expressed his concerns about the sudden emergence of a new FIR aimed at the Congress party after so many years, suggesting that the Modi government and the ED have run out of new accusations.

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Kharge further alleged that when the facts weaken, the government resorts to dramatics, employing selective prosecutions and repeated accusations as a covert attempt to corner their adversaries. He expressed confidence that the judiciary would recognize the alleged political motives behind this action, stating, "We trust that the judiciary will see through these foolish attempts at political vendetta and harassment!"

Meanwhile, the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has postponed its decision on whether to take cognizance of the ED's chargesheet in the National Herald case. The chargesheet includes names of several senior Congress leaders, such as Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Sam Pitroda, and Suman Dubey, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The ED has accused the original publisher of National Herald, Associated Journals Limited (AJL), of financial irregularities. The court is set to deliver its verdict on December 16. This case originated from a complaint filed by former MP Subramanian Swamy, alleging misuse of funds by Congress leaders and companies linked to AJL.