BJP Challenges Congress to Face Corruption Charges if They Honor Ambedkar’s Constitution
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Synopsis
UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya stated that if Congress truly respects the law and Ambedkar’s Constitution, its leaders must confront corruption charges. He criticized Congress for protesting against the ED's investigation and highlighted the ongoing case involving Sonia and Rahul Gandhi.
Key Takeaways
- Congress leaders are facing corruption charges.
- UP Deputy CM Maurya emphasizes legal accountability.
- Protests against ED are criticized as low mentality.
- National Herald case dates back to 2012.
- Misuse of public property highlighted in the investigation.
New Delhi, April 16 (NationPress) In light of the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) chargesheet against seven individuals, including Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, regarding the National Herald case, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya asserted on Wednesday that if the Congress party genuinely respects the law and the Constitution, its leaders must be ready to confront the legal repercussions of corruption allegations.
In an interview with IANS, UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya expressed his views on the ED’s recent actions.
“The ED has submitted a chargesheet in the National Herald case. If Congress respects the law, its leaders should acknowledge the legal process and be prepared to face the consequences. The law will proceed, and no one entangled in corruption will escape. The ED has accused Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi of corruption, and both are currently out on bail. If Congress honors Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Constitution, its leaders should be ready to accept punishment as per the law,” he stated.
Maurya further criticized Congress for staging protests against the ED’s investigation, labeling it a sign of “low mentality.”
“The Constitution and the law apply equally to all 140 crore citizens of India. Yet, Congress seems to think that the law should not apply to members of the Gandhi family. This is unacceptable. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made it clear that anyone involved in corruption, regardless of their position or the scale of their actions, will face investigation and consequences,” he added.
Maurya also highlighted that the National Herald case dates back to 2012, during the Congress-led UPA government.
“The investigation was initiated in 2012, but the legal process concluded under the Modi administration. When the allegations were confirmed, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi had to apply for bail. The ED has gathered substantial evidence and filed the chargesheet. Protesting against this legal procedure is unjustifiable. Congress is indulging in petty politics, and we strongly denounce this behavior,” he stated.
Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Arun Sao also commented on the situation, asserting, “The National Herald case exemplifies the misuse of public assets. The newspaper was founded in 1937 with noble intentions and had around 5,000 shareholders, including freedom fighters. In 2008, its publication halted, and the Congress Party provided it a loan of Rs 90 crore. Under what rule or law was this loan granted? Congress acted like a bank, which it is not.”
“When the National Herald refused to repay the loan, a new company named Young India was established. Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi each hold 38 percent shares in this company. Today, Young India possesses assets worth thousands of crores across cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow, Bhopal, and Patna. This is how public property was misappropriated. A comprehensive investigation was performed, and the chargesheet has been filed based on solid evidence,” he concluded.
