BJP hell-bent on targeting Congress: Kharge on Herald case
The National Herald case has taken a new turn, with the Congress Party crying foul over the government’s intentions. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has lashed out at the BJP-led government, accusing it of being “hell-bent” on targeting the Congress Party to distract from its own failures.
Kharge’s comments came after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a prosecution complaint against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case. The ED has accused the Gandhis of misusing the National Herald newspaper’s assets for personal gain.
In a scathing post on social media, Kharge targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP government, saying, “PM Narendra Modi, your despotic Sarkar is hell-bent on targeting Congress to whitewash its own sins.” He added, “BJP’s economic mismanagement is spiralling out of control.”
Kharge’s comments are a clear indication that the Congress Party is preparing for a bitter battle against the government. The National Herald case is just the latest in a series of attacks on the Congress Party, which has been targeted by the government in recent months.
The National Herald case dates back to 2012, when the Congress Party’s youth wing, the Indian Youth Congress, acquired the National Herald newspaper from the Associated Journals Limited (AJL) for a token amount of ₹50 crore. The AJL was facing financial difficulties at the time, and the Youth Congress saw an opportunity to revive the newspaper.
However, the BJP-led government has been investigating the deal, accusing the Gandhis of misusing the newspaper’s assets for personal gain. The ED has claimed that the Gandhis used the newspaper’s funds to pay for their personal expenses, including a luxury hotel in Delhi.
Kharge has rubbished the allegations, saying that the Congress Party has done nothing wrong. He has called the investigation a “witch-hunt” and accused the government of using the ED to harass and intimidate the Congress Party.
Kharge’s comments have been widely shared on social media, with many Congress supporters coming out in support of the party. The hashtag #BJPIsAFascistRegime has been trending on Twitter, with many users accusing the government of using its power to silence the opposition.
The BJP, on the other hand, has defended its actions, saying that the investigation is necessary to ensure transparency and accountability in government affairs. The party has accused the Congress Party of looting the country’s resources and using its power to silence its critics.
The National Herald case is just the latest in a series of battles between the Congress Party and the BJP-led government. The two parties have been at odds since the 2019 general elections, when the BJP won a majority of seats in the Lok Sabha.
In recent months, the government has been targeting the Congress Party’s leaders, including Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. The party has been accused of corruption, nepotism, and misuse of power, although many of the allegations have been disputed by the party.
The National Herald case is a clear indication that the BJP-led government is determined to take down the Congress Party. The government has used its power to investigate and prosecute the Gandhis, despite the lack of evidence.
Kharge’s comments are a clear indication that the Congress Party is prepared to fight back. The party has called for an all-party meeting to discuss the National Herald case and other issues related to the government’s attacks on the opposition.
The meeting is likely to be attended by leaders from all parties, including the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), and the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). The meeting is expected to issue a joint statement condemning the government’s actions and calling for an end to the vendetta politics.
In conclusion, the National Herald case is a clear indication that the BJP-led government is determined to target the Congress Party. The government has used its power to investigate and prosecute the Gandhis, despite the lack of evidence.
Kharge’s comments are a clear indication that the Congress Party is prepared to fight back. The party has called for an all-party meeting to discuss the National Herald case and other issues related to the government’s attacks on the opposition.
The meeting is likely to be attended by leaders from all parties, including the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), and the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). The meeting is expected to issue a joint statement condemning the government’s actions and calling for an end to the vendetta politics.
