Kejriwal Claims BJP-Congress Collusion in National Herald Case, Sparks Heated Exchange

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has ignited a political firestorm with his explosive allegations of a clandestine agreement between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress party concerning the ongoing National Herald case.

Kejriwal’s Accusations of “No Jail Time” Deal

Kejriwal pointedly questioned why no one involved in the National Herald case has faced jail time. He insinuated that this apparent lack of consequences is due to a behind-the-scenes understanding between the two major political parties. “No one went to jail,” Kejriwal stated, suggesting a deliberate compromise to protect key figures in the case.

Congress Retaliates: Kejriwal Part of a “BJP Conspiracy”

Responding to Kejriwal’s claims, Congress leader Devender Yadav launched a scathing counter-attack. Yadav dismissed the allegations as baseless and accused Kejriwal of being a pawn in a larger BJP conspiracy to discredit the Congress. He asserted that Kejriwal’s statements were intended to divert attention from other pressing issues.

The National Herald Case: A Brief Overview

The National Herald case revolves around allegations of financial impropriety related to the transfer of assets from the now-defunct National Herald newspaper to Young Indian, a company in which Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi hold significant stakes. The BJP has accused the Gandhis of misappropriation of funds, while Congress maintains their innocence.