“Foretold and Fulfilled: How My 2024 Forecast on Rahul and Sonia Gandhi’s Legal Troubles Came True”
Overview of the National Herald Case Involving Sonia and Rahul Gandhi
The National Herald case is a prominent legal controversy involving senior Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, cantered around allegations of financial misconduct and money laundering.
Background of the Case
The issue first surfaced in 2012, when BJP leader Subramanian Swamy accused the Gandhis of misusing party funds and assets linked to the historic National Herald newspaper, founded by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1937.
At the heart of the allegation is the transfer of control of Associated Journals Limited (AJL) — the publisher of the National Herald — to a new entity, Young Indian Pvt. Ltd., in which Sonia and Rahul Gandhi reportedly hold a majority stake.
Swamy claims this move enabled the Gandhis to gain indirect ownership of real estate assets worth approximately ₹2,000 crore (around $300 million) originally held by AJL, effectively using a political platform for personal financial gain.
Legal Developments
In a major development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) formally filed a charge sheet on April 15, 2025, in a New Delhi court, naming Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and other senior Congress figures. The ED accuses them of using Young Indian as a shell company to illegally acquire AJL’s assets.
Previously, in November 2023, the ED had seized assets worth ₹751.9 crore (approximately $87.72 million) in connection with the case. The Gandhis were also questioned by the agency in 2022 as part of the investigation.
Political Fallout
The Congress Party has strongly denied the allegations, labelling them as part of a politically motivated campaign led by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Party leaders have staged widespread protests, accusing the government of misusing central agencies to target opposition figures.
The case has further deepened political fault lines in the country and remains a flashpoint in the ongoing tussle between the BJP and the Congress.
Current Status (as of April 17, 2025)
As of now, no fresh summons have been issued to Sonia or Rahul Gandhi following the April 15 charge sheet. The matter is currently under judicial consideration, with court proceedings underway.
The ED’s investigation continues to unfold, with the National Herald case remaining a critical political and legal development in India’s current landscape.