National Herald case: ED says Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi paid ₹50 lakh for properties worth ₹2,000 crore

In the National Herald case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) claims Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi paid ₹50 lakh for properties worth ₹2,000 crore. This assertion, made during ongoing legal proceedings, alleges a significant discrepancy between the consideration paid and the actual value of assets acquired through Associated Journals Limited (AJL), which owned the properties. The ED suspects money laundering activities. This development highlights the intensifying probe into the financial transactions, with the ED suggesting that the low payment was a facade for acquiring substantial assets indirectly. The case continues to be a high-profile political and legal battle.