Congress vs. BJP: Protests Erupt Over Alleged Misuse of Probe Agencies

The Congress party staged nationwide protests, accusing the Modi government of using investigative agencies for political vendetta against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case. Demanding public apologies from PM Modi and Amit Shah, the party vowed to continue its fight in Parliament and the streets.

The Congress party staged protests across India on Wednesday, asserting that the Modi administration is 'misusing' investigative agencies for political vendetta, particularly targeting Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case. A court refusal to take cognisance of money laundering charges against the Gandhis sparked these demonstrations.

Senior Congress figures led demonstrations outside BJP offices nationwide. They demanded public apologies or resignations from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, citing the court's decision as a rebuke of the BJP's actions.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Modi government of intimidating opposition leaders over the past 11 years. Party MP K C Venugopal claimed the Congress would expose this 'vendetta politics,' while protests erupted in numerous states, calling for accountability.

(With inputs from agencies.)