Live updates: Rahul Gandhi's questioning by ED 'unconstitutional and malicious', says Congress

Rahul Gandhi's questioning by the ED is 'unconstitutional and malicious', the Congress said as the former deposed before the central agency for questioning in the National Herald-money laundering case again on Tuesday.

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who was questioned for over 10 hours by the Enforcement Directorate in a money-laundering probe linked to the National Herald newspaper, is being questioned by the central agency at its office here on Tuesday. Congress leader Randeep Surjewala today said that the ED probe against Rahul Gandhi is an ''attempt to muzzle his voice'' as he has always questioned the Narendra Modi govt on issues like China capturing our territory, inflation, fuel price hike, unemployment, and religious vendetta. Rahul Gandhi's questioning by the ED is 'unconstitutional and malicious', the Congress leader said. 

Rahul Gandhi appeared before the central probe agency for the first time for questioning on Monday, accompanied by a battery of leaders including sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and escorted by armed CRPF personnel. He was given an 80-minute break in the afternoon. He left the ED office around 11.10 pm after questioning.

Hundreds of Congress workers in Delhi and state capitals took to the streets and several senior leaders, including Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, Randeep Surjewala and K C Venugopal, were detained here amid a massive show of strength by the party which had called for the Satyagraha march against the ED summons. The top leaders of the party were released from police detention around 11.30 pm soon after Rahul Gandhi left the Enforcement Directorate office.

The National Herald is published by the Associated Journals Limited (AJL) and owned by Young Indian Pvt Limited.

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14 June 2022

14:47 PM

Congress leader Srinivas BV dragged into a police bus as he dramatically tries to escape, watch video shared by ANI.

Watch: Congress' Srinivas dragged into police bus as he dramatically tries to escape

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— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) June 14, 2022

14:43 PM

Congress will participate in the Opposition parties' meeting called by TMC chief Mamta Banerjee at Constitution Club, Delhi at 3 pm tomorrow. Congress's Mallikarjun Kharge, Jairam Ramesh, Randeep Singh Surjewala to participate: Sources

14:42 PM

Delhi Police detains Delhi Congress chief Anil Chaudhary and others as they protest over ED probe against Rahul Gandhi in National Herald case.

#WATCH | Delhi Police detains Delhi Congress chief Anil Chaudhary and others as they protest over ED probe against Rahul Gandhi in National Herald case pic.twitter.com/R63GOdRDgZ

— ANI (@ANI) June 14, 2022

12:55 PM

The Congress today said Rahul Gandhi’s questioning by the Enforcement Directorate in the National Herald-AJL case is “unconstitutional and malicious” and aimed at muzzling the fearless voice of the people of the country. Congress general secretary and chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala claimed that the Centre is scared of Gandhi’s politics as he is raising issues concerning the public and asked whether he has become a hurdle in the path of Prime Minister Narendra Modi protecting the interests of his “cronies”.

12:15 PM

Modi govt is pursuing a political vendetta. There is no case, it's fabricated...We will fight it out, says senior Congress KC Venugopal, who has been taken into police custody with others as they protested over the ED probe against Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case

11:53 AM

ED begins Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's questioning in the money laundering case linked to the National Herald newspaper. 

11:47 AM

Senior Congress leaders KC Venugopal, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Gaurav Gogoi, Deepender Singh Hooda, Ranjeet Ranjan, Imran Pratapgarhi & others taken into police custody; being taken to an unknown destination.

Senior Congress leaders KC Venugopal, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Gaurav Gogoi, Deepender Singh Hooda, Ranjeet Ranjan, Imran Pratapgarhi & others taken into police custody; being taken to an unknown destination. pic.twitter.com/vmTYRIzj5Q

— ANI (@ANI) June 14, 2022

11:24 AM

Chhattisgarh CM and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel detained by Delhi Police as he protests over ED probe against party leader Rahul Gandhi, says, "Our protest will continue... what happened to ED cases against BJP leaders Himanta Biswa Sarma & Narayan Rane?... I've been detained."

Chhattisgarh CM & Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel detained by Delhi Police as he protests over ED probe against party leader Rahul Gandhi

Says, "Our protest will continue... what happened to ED cases against BJP leaders Himanta Biswa Sarma & Narayan Rane?... I've been detained." pic.twitter.com/a2pJngLRJy

— ANI (@ANI) June 14, 2022

11:22 AM

No one can imagine the pressure from the govt on Delhi Police... we can manage with Sec 144, but you can't stop us from coming into the AICC office. The situation in the country is very serious. People coming on roads on Ram Navami & Friday namaz: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot.

No one can imagine the pressure from govt on Delhi Police... we can manage with Sec 144, but you can't stop us from coming into AICC office. Situation in the country is very serious. People coming on roads on Ram Navami & Friday namaz: Rajasthan CM & Congress leader Ashok Gehlot pic.twitter.com/bmyJbNf1Yz

— ANI (@ANI) June 14, 2022

11:21 AM

Congress leader Randeep Surjewala and others detained as they protest over the ED probe against party leader Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case.

Delhi | Congress leader Randeep Surjewala and others detained as they protest over ED probe against party leader Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case pic.twitter.com/S8nBWXEQqh

— ANI (@ANI) June 14, 2022

11:04 AM

Congress workers detained by Delhi Police as they protest against the ED probe against party leader Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case.

Various Congress workers detained by Delhi Police as they protest over the ED probe against party leader Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case pic.twitter.com/CX1S9i1rdh

— ANI (@ANI) June 14, 2022

10:50 AM

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrives at party headquarters along with sister and party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. They will leave for the ED office shortly.

Delhi | Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrives at party headquarters along with sister and party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Rahul will be appearing before ED for probe in the National Herald case, today pic.twitter.com/i5fQvHSiM1

— ANI (@ANI) June 14, 2022

10:49 AM

Obviously, they're not following the law and in a democracy, we are entitled to protest... is there any BJP leader against whom the ED has registered a case in the last 4-5 years? Is there any BJP-ruled state where the ED has registered a case?: P Chidambaram

10:22 AM

We're protesting against misuse of law, if ED follows the law, we've no problem. But ED is not following the law... We're asking what's the scheduled offence? There's no answer. Which police agency has registered an FIR? No answer; no copy of FIR: P Chidambaram

10:16 AM

Police have made arrangements like we did yesterday; we’re fully prepared & have requested the protest organizers to hold gatherings at the designated place i.e. Jantar Mantar. We had detained 449 people yesterday who were later released: Sagar Preet Hooda, Special CP (Law& Order)

09:44 AM

It's called "900 chuhe khaakar billi Hajj ko chali". We're experiencing the worst employment (rate) in 50 yrs, rupee value lowest in 75 years... For how long will PM distract us by playing 'Twitter Twitter': Congress on PM announcing to recruit 10 lakh people in next 18 months.

09:44 AM

Additional security forces deployed near Motilal Nehru Marg with Section 144 in CrPC imposed there & other areas.

Delhi | Additional security forces deployed near Motilal Nehru Marg with Section 144 in CrPC imposed there & other areas.

Congress leaders had yesterday led protests in the wake of the ED probe against party leader Rahul Gandhi in connection with the National Herald case. pic.twitter.com/ZiqxvvJ7sn

— ANI (@ANI) June 14, 2022

09:43 AM

We are Gandhi's heirs, we will once again walk, our 'Satyagraha' won't stop: Surjewala on probe against party leader Rahul Gandhi in National Herald case.

08:55 AM

ED probe against Rahul Gandhi is an attempt to muzzle his voice as he has always questioned the Modi govt on issues like China capturing our territory, inflation, fuel price hike, unemployment, religious vendetta...He is being constantly attacked: Randeep Surjewala, Congress.

08:53 AM

Barricading underway & security forces deployed near Akbar Road in Delhi with Section 144 in CrPC imposed in the area.

Barricading underway & security forces deployed near Akbar Road in Delhi with Section 144 in CrPC imposed in the area. pic.twitter.com/56XKAMR2Xg

— ANI (@ANI) June 14, 2022

08:51 AM

Delhi Police has issued a fresh traffic advisory, urging people to avoid Motilal Nehru Marg, Akbar Road, Janpath and Man Singh Road between 7 am and 12 pm.

Kindly avoid Gol Methi junction, Tughlak Road Junction, Claridges Junction, Q-point Junction, Sunehri Masjid Junction, Maulana Azad Road Junction & Man Singh Road Junction between 0700 hrs & 1200 hrs.Due to special arrangements there will be heavy traffic movement on these roads.

— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) June 14, 2022

08:51 AM

Nearly 459 Congress workers and senior leaders, including Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, K C Venugopal and Mallikarjun Kharge, were detained by the Delhi Police for not following police directions for the maintenance of law and order in the national capital, the cops said.

08:49 AM

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has said that he was injured during the protest march in support of Rahul Gandhi as three big, burly policemen crashed into him on Monday.

08:48 AM

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will appear before the central agency again on Tuesday.