Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has levelled serious accusations against the Congress party, alleging vandalism of Enforcement Directorate (ED) offices during protests against the National Herald case chargesheet.
Speaking at a press conference in Udaipur on Monday, Meghwal condemned the actions of Congress workers, claiming they damaged government property while protesting the ED’s naming of Rahul and Sonia Gandhi as accused in the case. He described the protests as a “pressure tactic,” stating that if the Congress disagreed with the legal process, they should utilize the appropriate channels, such as the courts. “What is this pressure technique that we are even bigger than the law? Does law not apply to Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi?” he questioned.
Meghwal’s remarks follow the ED’s filing of a chargesheet against Rahul and Sonia Gandhi on April 15th, sparking nationwide Congress protests. The party has launched a counter-offensive, dubbed “Congress Truths, BJP Lies,” with planned press conferences across 57 cities from April 21st to 27th. This campaign aims to discredit the ED’s actions, portraying them as politically motivated by the BJP government. AICC Media & Publicity Department Chairman Pawan Khera further denounced the chargesheet as “an anti-national effort” intended to undermine the legacy of The National Herald.
The accusations of vandalism raise significant questions about the conduct of the protests and the respect for the rule of law. The clash between the government’s assertion of legal process and the Congress party’s claims of political persecution highlights the deeply polarised political climate in India. The coming days will likely see further escalation of this political conflict, as the Congress party continues its nationwide campaign to challenge the ED’s actions and the government responds to the allegations of vandalism. The situation underscores the need for a measured approach to political dissent and the importance of upholding the rule of law in the face of heightened political tensions.
