In a significant development, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra finds herself named in an Enforcement Directorate chargesheet, marking the first time she has been directly implicated. The chargesheet pertains to the alleged purchase and sale of five acres of land in Haryana, with her husband, businessman Robert Vadra, also listed in the document, though neither is categorized as an “accused.”
The chargesheet was filed against CC Thampi, an NRI businessman, and Sumit Chadha, a British national of Indian origin, accused of aiding fugitive arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari in concealing proceeds of alleged criminal activities.
The ED has highlighted transactions between Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Delhi-based real estate agent HL Pahwa, involving the sale and repurchase of agricultural land in Faridabad. Additionally, there are allegations of the purchase and subsequent sale of a house in Faridabad’s Amipur village in Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s name.
Notably, the ED has previously named Robert Vadra in chargesheets related to his association with CC Thampi. This marks the first time Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is directly implicated in this specific case.
Political reactions to the chargesheet have begun, with Congress leaders expressing skepticism about the timing, suggesting a pattern of targeting opposition figures ahead of elections. Senior Congress leaders, including Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole, accused the ruling BJP of using central agencies to influence electoral outcomes. The Aam Aadmi Party criticized the ED’s actions, alleging bias against opposition leaders in legal proceedings.
As the political landscape becomes charged with these developments, the implications of this chargesheet on the upcoming elections are being closely watched.