Summary
- Rahul Gandhi calls the chargesheet against his brother-in-law Robert Vadra a “witch hunt” by the government.
- The Enforcement Directorate has accused Vadra and his company of using fake documents in a 2008 Gurugram land deal.
- Congress has rallied behind Vadra, while the ED has attached properties worth Rs 37.64 crore linked to him.
Rahul Gandhi’s Fierce Defence
Rahul Gandhi has come out strongly in support of his brother-in-law, Robert Vadra, after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed its first chargesheet in a money laundering case tied to a controversial Gurugram real estate transaction. Taking to X, Gandhi lashed out at the government, accusing it of running a decade-long “witch hunt” against Vadra.
“I stand with Robert, Priyanka and their children as they face yet another onslaught of malicious, politically motivated slander and harassment. I know they are all brave enough to withstand persecution… the truth will prevail,” Gandhi posted.
The Congress party, too, has closed ranks behind Vadra. General Secretary Randeep Surjewala questioned the charges, asking when “buying and selling land had become illegal.”
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1/ Rahul Gandhi says Robert Vadra is being “hounded” by the government.
Let’s talk FACTS — multiple investigations into Vadra’s land deals started even before 2014, under Congress-led governments.
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The ED’s Allegations
- The ED accuses Vadra and Sky Light Hospitality Pvt Ltd of acquiring 3.53 acres of land in Gurugram’s Sector 83 fraudulently in 2008.
- Authorities claim fake documents were used to secure the purchase and subsequent commercial licence.
- On July 16, the ED attached 43 properties worth around Rs 37.64 crore linked to Vadra and his associates.
The chargesheet, filed on Thursday, escalates the long-running legal battle surrounding Vadra. The ED asserts that his influence enabled the commercial conversion of the land, turning the deal into a profitable venture.
In its statement, Vadra’s office dismissed the charges as a continuation of “political harassment,” affirming his cooperation with the investigation. “He is confident the truth will prevail,” the statement read.
Political Firestorm and Congress Pushback
- Congress leaders argue the chargesheet is politically timed, with Parliament’s Monsoon session around the corner.
- Surjewala called the ED’s actions “malicious” and “politically motivated.”
- The case adds another layer to the opposition’s narrative of misuse of investigative agencies by the ruling BJP.
Congress is expected to amplify its criticism of the government during the upcoming Monsoon session, framing the charges against Vadra as part of a broader pattern of targeting opposition figures.
Vadra’s Next Legal Steps
Vadra has signaled readiness to challenge the ED’s findings in court. His legal team is preparing to argue that the transactions were legitimate and backed by valid documentation.
Meanwhile, the attachment of properties worth Rs 37.64 crore has intensified scrutiny, with political analysts predicting that the case could become a flashpoint in upcoming parliamentary debates.
For now, Rahul Gandhi’s unequivocal support signals that the Congress will stand firmly behind Vadra, framing this as a battle of political persecution versus personal integrity.
