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11 Nov

Sonia Gandhi’s Book Revisits Operation Blue Star, Details Alleged Khalistan Declaration Plan

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): With Punjab’s political landscape drawing renewed attention ahead of the Assembly elections, Sonia Gandhi’s book Belonging: A Journey of Love has brought the events leading up to Operation Blue Star back into focus. In its 16th chapter, she offers her account of the intelligence inputs received by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and the circumstances surrounding the Army operation at the Golden Temple in June 1984. According to Sonia Gandhi’s account, Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and his supporters had allegedly been working towards establishing an independent Khalistan since 1982. She writes that August 15, 1984, had been…

22 Dec

Delhi High Court Issues Notice to Sonia, Rahul Gandhi on ED Appeal in National Herald Case

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New Delhi, December 22, 2025: The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notices to all respondents, including senior Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, on an appeal filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenging a trial court order in the National Herald money-laundering case. Justice Ravinder Dudeja heard the matter and fixed March 12, 2026, for further hearing after considering detailed arguments presented by the ED. The central agency was represented by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, while senior advocates Abhishek Manu Singhvi and R.S. Cheema appeared for the Gandhi family. During the proceedings, the Solicitor General argued that the…

20 Dec

Sonia Gandhi Accuses Centre of ‘Bulldozing’ MGNREGA, Calls New Law a ‘Black Act’

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New Delhi, December 20, 2025: Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Modi government, accusing it of dismantling the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and vowing that the Congress would resist what she described as a “black law” through lakhs of party workers across the country.In a video message, Gandhi alleged that the weakening of MGNREGA amounted to an assault on the interests of crores of farmers, labourers and landless people, particularly in rural India. She claimed that the Centre had consistently ignored the concerns of the rural poor over…

19 Dec

ED Approaches Delhi High Court Against Trial Court Order in National Herald Money Laundering Case

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New Delhi, December 19, 2025: The Enforcement Directorate has moved the Delhi High Court challenging a trial court decision that rejected its money-laundering complaint against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case.The financial investigation agency has filed a criminal revision petition, arguing that the trial court erred in law by holding the proceedings under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to be unsustainable. The matter is expected to be listed before the High Court next week.On December 16, a special court at the Rouse Avenue complex had refused to take cognisance of the ED’s…

30 Nov

FIR Filed Against Sonia, Rahul Gandhi as National Herald Inquiry Deepens

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The National Herald investigation took a new turn this week as Delhi Police’s Economic Offences Wing lodged a formal FIR naming Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi among several accused, following a complaint referred by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The case concerns financial dealings linked to Associated Journals Ltd (AJL) and its takeover by Young Indian, a company in which both Gandhis are key stakeholders. Sources confirmed that the FIR, filed on October 3, invokes charges of cheating, criminal conspiracy, breach of trust and misappropriation under the Indian Penal Code. Apart from the Gandhis, the…

13 Jul

Sonia Gandhi to Lead Congress Strategy Meet Ahead of Stormy Monsoon Session in Parliament

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New Delhi, July 13, 2025 — Congress Parliamentary Party leader Sonia Gandhi will chair a crucial strategy meeting on Tuesday to chalk out the party’s approach for the upcoming Monsoon session of Parliament, as the opposition gears up for potential clashes with the government over a host of sensitive issues.The session, now scheduled from July 21 to August 21, has been extended by a week beyond its original timeline, signaling the government’s intent to push through significant legislative business. Among the key items on the government’s agenda is legislation to pave the way for private sector participation in India’s nuclear…

15 Apr

ED Files Chargesheet Against Sonia, Rahul Gandhi in National Herald Case; Court Hearing Set for April 25

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New Delhi, April 15, 2025: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Sam Pitroda, and Suman Dubey in connection with the National Herald money laundering case. The special court took note of the chargesheet filed on April 9 and scheduled the next hearing for April 25 to consider cognisance.Special Judge Vishal Gogne instructed the ED to submit a soft, OCR-readable copy of the complaint and ensure the proper pagination of all documents. The chargesheet was filed under Sections 3 and 4 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, which pertain to the…

12 Apr

ED Moves to Seize Rs 661 Crore Worth of AJL Properties Linked to National Herald Case

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New Delhi, April 12, 2025 — The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated the formal takeover of immovable assets worth Rs 661 crore tied to the National Herald case, escalating its probe into alleged money laundering involving Congress leaders.In a statement issued Saturday, the ED said it had served possession notices to registrars of properties in Delhi, Mumbai, and Lucknow, and physically posted the same on buildings owned by the Associated Journals Limited (AJL), publisher of the National Herald newspaper. These include Herald House on Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg in Delhi, a property in Bandra East, Mumbai, and another in Bisheshwar…

21 Feb

Sonia Gandhi Admitted to Delhi Hospital for Stomach-Related Issues

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New Delhi, February 21, 2025 – Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi on Thursday morning due to stomach-related issues. The hospital confirmed that she was admitted at 8:30 AM and underwent a routine check-up. Stable and Under Observation A statement from the hospital assured that Gandhi is now stable and remains under observation. The 78-year-old leader, who celebrated her birthday in December 2024, was last seen in public during the Rajya Sabha Budget session last week. Concerns Over Census Delay During the session, Sonia Gandhi raised concerns over the four-year delay…