“Rahul and Sonia Gandhi Named in Fresh FIR for Criminal Conspiracy in National Herald Case”

Fresh FIR Names Rahul, Sonia Gandhi in National Herald Case for Criminal Conspiracy.

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Delhi Police has filed a fresh FIR against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, along with six others, over the alleged irregular acquisition of Associated Journals Ltd (AJL). The FIR, dated October 3, claims the leaders and their associates worked together to take control of AJL—linked to the Congress and holding properties worth nearly ₹2,000 crore—through Young Indian, in which the Gandhis hold 76% of shares.

The action follows a complaint from the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which has been investigating the National Herald money laundering case since 2012. The ED alleged that Young Indian was involved in money laundering and that donations were solicited under the guise of charity, resulting in “wrongful gains” while shareholders suffered losses. Donor statements also suggest that contributions were made at the direction of senior Congress leaders, including the late Ahmed Patel, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, and Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar.

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla called the Gandhis “the most corrupt family,” while Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi dismissed the FIR as politically motivated, arguing no profits were drawn and no illicit money moved.

The FIR also names Sam Pitroda and three companies, including Dotex Merchandise Pvt Ltd, and marks a fresh phase in the ongoing investigation, keeping the Congress leadership under scrutiny.