The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a sharp attack on the Congress party, accusing it of deliberately misleading the public regarding the status of the National Herald case. The BJP's national spokesperson, Gaurav Bhatia, emphasized that the legal matter remains sub-judice and is currently pending trial in the Delhi High Court.
Court's Order Allows ED Probe to Proceed
Bhatia's statement came in response to recent developments in the case. He highlighted that the trial court, in its order issued on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, has explicitly permitted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to continue its investigation. This judicial nod is significant as it allows the central agency to proceed with its probe into the allegations of financial irregularities surrounding the Associated Journals Limited (AJL), the publisher of the National Herald newspaper.
BJP's Allegations of Political Misdirection
The BJP spokesperson strongly criticized the Congress leadership for what he termed a "campaign of misinformation." Bhatia asserted that while the Congress is attempting to portray the case as politically motivated and closed, the reality is that the judicial process is very much active. The case is still pending trial in the Delhi High Court, and the latest court order underscores the ongoing nature of the legal scrutiny. The BJP's core accusation is that the opposition party is trying to sway public opinion by obscuring the factual position laid out by the courts.
Background and Political Repercussions
The National Herald case has been a long-standing point of political contention between the two major national parties. The matter involves allegations concerning the acquisition of AJL's assets by Young Indian Private Limited, a company in which top Congress leaders hold stakes. The BJP has consistently used this case to question the financial dealings of the Congress leadership. With the Enforcement Directorate now officially empowered to continue its investigation following the Tuesday order, the political heat on the issue is expected to intensify further in the coming days, keeping it in the forefront of national political discourse.
The BJP's latest salvo, delivered by Gaurav Bhatia, aims to keep the focus firmly on the legal proceedings and counter the narrative being built by the Congress. As the case progresses, it is likely to remain a flashpoint in the ongoing political rivalry.
