By defending Robert Vadra, Rahul Gandhi is ‘whitewashing corruption’: BJP

The BJP on Friday criticised Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for defending his brother-in-law, Robert Vadra after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a fresh charge sheet against him.

BJP national spokesperson Tuhin Sinha termed it “a classic case of whitewashing corruption”, and alleged that the Gandhi family continues to show an “Emergency-era mindset”.

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“My brother-in-law has been hounded by this government for the last 10 years. This latest charge sheet is a continuation of that witch hunt,” Rahul Gandhi wrote on X.

Reacting to it, Sinha in a press conference said, “The ED has filed a very serious charge sheet. Vadra’s company had only Rs 1 lakh when it entered into a Rs 58 crore land deal. Rahul Gandhi is justifying this blatant case of corruption.”

The BJP leader also drew parallels with the National Herald case, in which Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi are facing legal scrutiny.

“Through Young India, the Gandhis paid Rs 50 lakh to acquire assets worth more than Rs 2,000 crore. What moral ground does Rahul have to talk about probity,” Sinha asked.

He also condemned the Congress MP’s recent remarks threatening to send Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to jail.

“This shows his Emergency-era mentality. Himanta is an elected CM with no cases against him. Congress has always had contempt for judicial process,” the BJP leader added.

Meanwhile, he also praised various initiatives of the Narendra Modi government, including the recently organised Rozgar Mela and other schemes, saying the country is progressing well under his leadership.

“In its 16th edition held last Sunday, more than 51,000 youths got jobs. Since its launch in October 2022, more than 10 lakh appointments have been made, ensuring transparency in recruitment,” he added.