New Delhi, April 17, 2025 – The political temperature in Delhi has skyrocketed as the Congress party storms into action, defending its top brass—Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi—against what it calls a “blatantly political witch-hunt” in the explosive National Herald case.
In a move that screams panic and defiance in equal measure, the party has convened an urgent, high-stakes meeting this Saturday at 4 PM at the iconic Indira Gandhi Bhavan. Sources confirm that the gathering will be chaired by none other than Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, signaling the battle lines are drawn.
Congress vs ED: The Gloves Are Off
The Enforcement Directorate’s latest chargesheet has thrown a political grenade into the already volatile landscape. With Sonia Gandhi named as Accused No. 1 and Rahul Gandhi as Accused No. 2, the allegations of a ₹2,000 crore scam have sparked a fierce counterattack from the Congress camp.
According to the ED, the Gandhis and their close aides orchestrated a criminal conspiracy to usurp prime real estate assets linked to the now-defunct National Herald newspaper, allegedly using shell companies and financial smoke screens.
But Congress is not backing down. “This is not an investigation, it’s intimidation,” declared party spokesperson Supriya Shrinate in a fiery statement. “The Modi government is using agencies like ED as weapons of political revenge.”
Emergency Strategy Meet: War Room Activated
Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal released a circular summoning the party’s top guns—general secretaries, state in-charges, and heads of frontal wings—for what’s being described as a no-holds-barred planning session. The agenda? Nationwide agitation, ED office gheraos, and mobilizing public anger.
Insiders reveal that a full-scale media blitz and mass campaign will be launched to counter what they call a “dictatorial attempt to silence the Opposition.”
Flashback: The 10th April Showdown
The Congress has already flexed its protest muscles. Just a week ago, on April 10, party workers staged coordinated demonstrations outside ED offices across India, including a fiery protest at the party HQ on 24 Akbar Road. Slogans like “Tanashahi Nahi Chalegi!” echoed in the air as workers clashed with police barricades.
Kharge’s Call: “This Is War”
Addressing a closed-door virtual session yesterday, Mallikarjun Kharge reportedly told senior leaders, “This is not just about Soniaji and Rahulji. This is about the future of Indian democracy. We must show the BJP that we will not be cowed down.”
Sources inside the party say street protests, legal counters, and media campaigns are all on the table. “Expect fireworks on Saturday,” one senior strategist told us. “This meeting could be the launchpad for the biggest Congress movement since Bharat Jodo Yatra.”
Congress’ Allegations: “ED = Election Department”
The party alleges that the timing of the chargesheet, just months before crucial state elections, is no coincidence. “The ED has become the BJP’s Election Department,” thundered Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, accusing the government of diverting attention from inflation, unemployment, and social unrest.
He added, “Instead of answering the people, they’re harassing the Opposition. But let me be clear—we are not afraid.”
The Accused: Who’s Who in the Case
Apart from the Gandhis, the ED has named:
Suman Dubey – Veteran journalist and close Gandhi family associate
Sam Pitroda – Tech czar and former advisor to Rajiv Gandhi
Young Indian Pvt Ltd – A company controlled by the Gandhis
Dotex Merchandise Pvt Ltd – Allegedly linked to dubious financial routing
Sunil Bhandari – Key financial player in the alleged property acquisition
The ED claims that assets worth over ₹2,000 crore, originally owned by Associated Journals Ltd (AJL), were clandestinely taken over by Young Indian with “intent to cheat and conceal”.
Political Reactions: Echoes Across the Nation
While BJP leaders have hailed the ED action as a step toward accountability, Opposition parties are rallying behind Congress. Leaders from TMC, DMK, RJD, and even some independents have expressed solidarity, warning of “agency raj” and “constitutional sabotage.”
What’s Next? May Day for the Congress
All eyes are now on Saturday’s meeting, which could signal the start of a nationwide political counter-offensive. Party insiders hint at a mass movement that could include:
Mega rallies across state capitals
ED gheraos in key cities
Joint Opposition protests in Parliament
Legal challenge to the ED chargesheet in the Supreme Court
As Congress prepares to unleash its counterstrike, one thing is clear—the political cauldron is boiling over. The battle between the ruling party and the Grand Old Party has entered a no-rules zone, and the nation is bracing for a storm of epic proportions.
Will this political firestorm shake the Modi government’s grip? Or will it backfire on a Congress still struggling to reclaim its lost ground?
Only time—and 2025’s political battlefield—will tell.
