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Gandhis Formally Charged in National Herald Money Laundering Case

The Enforcement Directorate has filed charges against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, seeking permanent confiscation of ₹661 crore in assets, as BJP intensifies corruption claims.

Congress Party President Mallikarjun Kharge speaks during All India Congress Committee's national convention in Ahmedabad.
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Overview

  • The Enforcement Directorate has formally charged Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Sam Pitroda under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
  • The ED is pursuing permanent confiscation of ₹661 crore in assets linked to Associated Journals Limited (AJL), acquired by Young Indian Limited, co-owned by the Gandhis.
  • BJP leader Anurag Thakur accused Congress of funneling state funds into the National Herald newspaper via government advertisements, despite its minimal circulation.
  • Thakur described the case as emblematic of Congress’s alleged 'model of corruption,' citing the ₹50 lakh loan used to acquire AJL’s ₹2,000 crore in assets.
  • The case is set for a PMLA court hearing on April 25, while Congress continues to dismiss the investigation as politically motivated.