The Rouse Avenue Court has fixed September 20 to hear ED’s prosecution complaint against Robert Vadra in the Gurugram land deal case. The ED alleges it is a “clear and classic case of money laundering.”
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi related to a money laundering case linked to the National Herald newspaper. The next hearing is scheduled for April 25. The ED also questioned Robert Vadra in a separate money laundering case, amid allegations of political vendetta.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ordered the Haryana government to take strict action against nearly 4,000 illegal constructions in DLF City, Gurugram, within two months. The court slammed authorities for allowing unplanned development, warning that it could collapse Gurugram’s infrastructure, water supply, transport, and air quality. It also directed civil courts to close unauthorized cases blocking action. The ruling came in response to petitions highlighting violations of zoning laws and building codes, exposing a land mafia nexus.
In the 2023-24 financial year, the BJP received Rs.2,244 crore through electoral bonds, while Congress got Rs. 289 crore in donations of Rs.20,000 and above. This shows a big difference in the financial support received by the two major parties. The BJP’s contributions through electoral bonds were much higher than Congress’s. This data highlights the continuing importance of electoral bonds in political funding.
