Gandhis under ED spotlight in National Herald drama

The ED told a Delhi court that Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, both accused in the National Herald case, have enjoyed Rs 142 crore in proceeds of crime

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00:00The National Herald case has once again taken centre stage in Indian politics,

00:04allegations, investigations and courtroom drama.

00:07Let's break down the latest developments.

00:09On 21 May 2025, the Enforcement Directorate informed a Delhi court that senior Congress

00:14leader Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi allegedly received 142 crore rupees in proceeds

00:19of crime related to the National Herald money laundering case.

00:23At the centre of the controversy is Associated Journals Ltd, the publisher of National Herald.

00:28Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi hold a 76% stake in Young Indian Private Limited, a company

00:33that took over AJL's debts and acquired all its shares.

00:36The transaction effectively gave Young India Private Limited control of AJL's assets valued

00:41at over 2,000 crore rupees.

00:43The case stems from a complaint filed by BJP leader Subramanyam Swamy in 2012 alleging financial

00:49irregularities and money laundering.

00:512012, Swamy files a case against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.

00:542014, Delhi High Court orders them to appear in court.

00:582015, ED begins its investigation.

01:012025, ED files charge sheet, court proceedings intensify.

01:05The ED has named Sonia Gandhi as accused No. 1 and Rahul Gandhi as accused No. 2 in the

01:11prosecution complaint filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

01:14The Congress party has strongly denied the allegations, accusing the government of using

01:18the ED as a political weapon.

01:20Meanwhile, the BJP claims it's a matter of transparency and law enforcement.

01:24In the recent findings of ED, they have mentioned there is around 142 crore rupees related to

01:43proceeds of crime.

01:44Five hours of questioning, billions at stake and political reputations on the line.

01:56This case has all the makings of a turning point in Indian politics.