Turned newspaper into an ATM: BJP’s Prasad on National Herald case
The National Herald case has been a subject of controversy and debate in recent times, with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) filing a complaint against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. The case revolves around the alleged misuse of funds and assets of the National Herald newspaper, which was founded by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1938. In the midst of this controversy, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad has come out with strong criticism against the Congress leaders, saying that they have turned the newspaper into a private business and an ATM.
Addressing a press conference, Prasad said, “The newspaper which was supposed to strengthen the voice of the people, they turned that into a private business, an ATM!” He added that the newspaper became an instrument to collect ads and build properties, rather than serving its original purpose of spreading news and information.
Prasad’s comments come at a time when the ED has filed a complaint against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, accusing them of misusing the funds and assets of the National Herald newspaper. The complaint alleges that the Congress leaders had taken over the newspaper through a company called Young Indian, which was formed in 2010. The ED claims that the takeover was done without paying the outstanding debts and dues of the newspaper, and that the assets of the newspaper were used to fund the personal expenses of the Congress leaders.
Prasad’s criticism of the Congress leaders is not new. He has been a vocal critic of the party and its leaders for a long time, and has often accused them of corruption and misuse of power. However, his comments in the National Herald case are particularly significant, as they highlight the alleged misuse of a newspaper that was founded by a national leader and was supposed to serve the public interest.
The National Herald newspaper was founded by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1938, with the aim of spreading news and information to the masses. Over the years, it became one of the most widely read and respected newspapers in the country, known for its investigative journalism and in-depth reporting. However, in recent years, the newspaper’s fortunes have declined, and it has struggled to maintain its circulation and revenue.
The takeover of the newspaper by Young Indian in 2010 was seen as a significant development, as it marked a shift from the newspaper’s original purpose of serving the public interest to a more commercial approach. The company has been accused of using the newspaper’s assets to fund its own interests, rather than using them to strengthen the newspaper and serve the public.
Prasad’s comments have been welcomed by many who have been critical of the Congress leaders and their alleged misuse of power. However, the Congress party has dismissed the ED’s complaint as a political vendetta and has accused the BJP of trying to undermine the party’s legitimacy.
The National Herald case is a significant development in the ongoing political rivalry between the BJP and the Congress party. It highlights the alleged misuse of power and corruption by the Congress leaders, and has raised questions about the party’s commitment to transparency and accountability.
In conclusion, Prasad’s comments on the National Herald case are a significant development in the ongoing political controversy. They highlight the alleged misuse of a newspaper that was founded to serve the public interest, and have raised questions about the Congress leaders’ commitment to transparency and accountability. The case is a reminder of the importance of holding public figures accountable for their actions, and of the need for transparency and accountability in public life.
