New Delhi: Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala on Tuesday (June 14) said that the Center is afraid of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as he raised his voice against issues like unemployment, inflation and sugar infiltration. Surjewala while addressing a press conference said, “Why is BJP afraid of Rahul Gandhi’s strong voice? When China infiltrated and the government was in denial mode, Rahul Gandhi raised his voice. Even today, the government did not run China. Pai. Rahul Gandhi has been raising his voice against the Modi government on inflation and rising prices of petrol and diesel. That’s why there is a problem with Rahul Gandhi.
Criticizing the BJP government over the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Surjewala further said, “They raised questions about the sinking economy and unemployment. This is the reason why the Center is upset with Rahul Gandhi.”
Delhi | Congress leader Randeep Surjewala and others detained for opposing ED probe against party leader Rahul Gandhi in National Herald case pic.twitter.com/S8nBWXEQqh— ANI (@ANI) 14 June 2022
Saying that the Wayanad MP exposed the mismanagement of the COVID pandemic and forced the government to provide free vaccines, Surjewala attacked the Center over the issue of unemployment. ANI quoted him as saying, “It’s called ‘Billy Hajj went after eating 900 rats’. We are experiencing the worst employment rate in 50 years. The value of rupee is the lowest in 75 years.”
The ED on Monday questioned Rahul Gandhi for over 10 hours in a money laundering probe linked to the National Herald newspaper. He left the ED office after questioning at around 11 pm. Congress leaders and workers hold placards protest at AICC Headquarters in New Delhi over the summons.
Notably, Rahul Gandhi reached the ED office for the second time today to join the investigation of money laundering case involving the National Herald newspaper. Before reaching the ED office, he along with sister and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited the Congress headquarters to join the protest.
Law is same for all but it is wrong to question anyone till 12 pm: Ashok Gehlot
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday condemned the midnight interrogation of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by the Enforcement Directorate in the National Herald case. “Law is same for everyone, but it is wrong to interrogate anyone till 12 pm. Which crime or money laundering has happened? Where there is loot of trillions, they don’t inquire,” he told reporters.
Taking a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gehlot said, “I would like to tell PM Modi that God has given you a chance to become the PM of the country. Don’t let CBI, Income Tax, or ED deal with the people of the country. Similarly, Otherwise the country will not even spare you.” His remarks came after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case.
He asked the Prime Minister to address other issues in the country, he said, “Be it BJP or RSS, everyone is looting, they are not paying attention to it. The Prime Minister should come forward and address inflation, unemployment, stress.” But the violence must be addressed.”
Congress will continue this fight tomorrow also: Harish Rawat
Congress leader Harish Rawat on Monday asked the ED to continue the summons for Rahul Gandhi and said that the party will continue the fight, saying “Congress party’s struggle will continue till they suppress the voice of (central government)”. Don’t try. Rahul Gandhi and our party.”
Congress MP Shaktisinh Gohil said that the party is fighting for the truth, adding that “the nation stands with Rahul Gandhi. We are fighting for the truth. We will sit and discuss with our party chief and about the further steps.” I will decide. To be taken.”
Several senior party leaders including Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Shakti Singh Gohil, Anil Choudhary, some MPs and workers were also detained at various police stations in Delhi. Congress leaders and workers protested against the summoning of Rahul Gandhi at the AICC headquarters in New Delhi with placards. Various leaders including Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot took part in the party’s Satyagraha march.
Addressing the media on Monday, Baghel said, “The whole country is witness to the dictatorship of the ruling BJP. Congress workers were being prevented from reaching the party headquarters. The entire area has been cordoned off and police have been deployed all around.” has given.” Attempt to crush democracy. It is the democratic right of the opposition party to protest. Describing ED’s action on Rahul Gandhi as “malicious”.
Delhi Police detains Surjewala, Baghel during Congress protest
The Delhi Police on Tuesday detained Congress General Secretary Randeep Surjewala, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and others during their protests in the national capital over the ED probe against Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case.
“Our protest will continue. What happened to the ED cases against BJP leaders Himanta Biswa Sarma and Narayan Rane? I have been detained,” Chief Minister Baghel told reporters here. Police has made arrangements like yesterday. We are fully prepared and Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Sagar Preet Hooda said, “We have requested the organizers of the protest to hold the meeting at the designated place which is Jantar Mantar. We detained 449 people yesterday. who were later released.”
Congress will continue ‘Satyagraha’ against misuse of Centre’s law: Chidambaram
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived for the second day to appear before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in a money laundering probe related to the National Herald newspaper case, with senior party leader P Chidambaram saying he would continue his “satyagraha” against the Centre. s ‘abuse of law’.
Chidambaram told ANI, “We are protesting against the Centre’s misuse of law. If the ED follows the law, we have no problem. But the ED is not following the law. We are asking whether the scheduled What is the crime? There is no answer. Which police agency has filed the FIR? There is no answer. Give us a copy of the FIR. There is no response.”
He said that since the investigating agency is not law-abiding in a democratic set-up, the party is entitled to protest, “hence in the absence of a scheduled offence, registering an FIR in the absence of a police agency and giving us a copy of the FIR, under the PMLA’s office.” Where is the question of ED investigation? There are no answers to very simple questions. Obviously, they are not following the law and in a democracy, we are entitled to protest.”
The Congress leader further asked, “Is there any BJP leader against whom the ED has registered a case in the last 4-5 years? Is there any BJP ruled state like Haryana, Madhya Pradesh or Karnataka, where the ED has registered a case. If This law applies to the whole of India, so why does it apply to opposition states and opposition leaders?”
“Everything about Youth India, Associated Journal Traction is recorded in the income tax return in the balance sheet of the company. Income tax matter is pending before the SC. Both Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and others have filed affidavits in the Supreme Court SC record is public, all facts are stated there. What is the inquiry? What do you want to know? Every transaction is recorded in the balance sheet and income tax return and if you have doubts then read the affidavit filed in the Supreme Court. PMLA Cases What is the sudden revelation of?’ he said.
When asked about BJP’s allegations against the party over the matter, Chidambaram said, “No BJP leader knows the facts.”
(with ANI inputs)