Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge welcomed the Delhi court’s refusal to take cognisance of the ED chargesheet in the National Herald case, calling it a blow to the Modi government’s alleged political conspiracy. He said the verdict proves that “victory of truth is certain” and reaffirmed Congress’s fight to protect democracy and the Constitution.
Prashant Bhushan has accused the Modi government of undermining judicial independence through manipulation, threats, and surveillance of judges. He claims that the government pressures judges using blackmail and fosters fear, hindering democratic institutions, including the Election Commission. Bhushan urges civil society to counter this control and protect democracy in India.
