Archive · 24 May 2025
DK Shivakumar Defends Donations in National Herald Case
The ED is looking into a case about the National Herald newspaper, which is linked to accusations of money laundering.
Congress leaders, including DK Shivakumar and his brother, have admitted to donating money to the newspaper.
They say they did nothing wrong and that their donations were open and honest.
However, the ED suspects these donations are connected to a larger issue.
The case involves the alleged illegal acquisition of assets.
The ED has filed charges against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, sparking a political debate about the investigation's motives.
DK Shivakumar and his brother donated Rs 25 lakh each to the National Herald.
The donations were made in the context of the ED investigation.
The ED is investigating allegations of money laundering in the National Herald case.
The ED suspects the donations are linked to the National Herald case.
DK Shivakumar and his brother stated that their donations were transparent.
- Who
- DK Shivakumar, DK Suresh, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and the ED
- What
- The ED is investigating donations made to the National Herald and alleged fraudulent takeover of assets.
- When
- The probe began in 2021, with donations made in 2010.
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To investigate alleged money laundering related to the National Herald case.
Congress Stance
ED Findings
Donations
Congress Stance
DK Shivakumar and DK Suresh claim their donations were legitimate and transparent.
ED Findings
The ED is investigating whether these donations were part of a larger scheme or money laundering related to the National Herald case.
ED Chargesheet
Congress Stance
DK Suresh alleged the ED chargesheet was filed to target Congress leaders and called it a political gimmick.
ED Findings
The ED filed a chargesheet against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and others in connection with the case.
- Investigating Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Key Individuals
- DK Shivakumar, DK Suresh, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi
- Key Entities
- National Herald newspaper, Young Indian Limited (YIL), Associated Journals Limited (AJL)
- DK Shivakumar and DK Suresh Donations
- Rs 25 lakh each
- Alleged Crimes
- Money laundering, fraudulent takeover of AJL
Sources
Sonia, Rahul Gandhi denied knowing about AJL-YI transactions: ED
Congress leaders donated in lakhs to Rahul, Sonia Gandhi-led company on request: ED
Revanth Reddy’s name in ED charge sheet sheds light on his corruption: KTR
Herald case: ED names Congress leaders who 'sought donations' for Young Indian, AJL
National Herald case: Firm linked to Sonia, Rahul acquired Rs 2,00 crore assets in just Rs 50 lakh, claims ED
