The Odisha Police has put forward the investigation in Rahul Gandhi’s alleged ‘anti -national statement’ case. Now the investigation has reached the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation (RGF). The police has sent a notice to the foundation to give its financial records. The Jharsuguda police have sought information related to its financial records and foreign donation from the Foundation.

The police has also sent summons to the director of the foundation. The information sought from the Foundation under this notice included-since 1991, the details of foreign donation, bank account information, names of authorized signators, names and contact details of auditors, copy of FCRA license, clarification regarding special donation, especially disputed propagandist Zakir and Donation received from the government of China.

Explanation was sought on alleged disturbances of PM Relief Fund
According to the news of the Times of India, the police have also sought clarification from the Foundation in the UPA era in the case of alleged disturbances of the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund. The police officer warned that punitive action will be taken under section 210 for not following the notice.

In which case is FIR registered on Rahul Gandhi
Earlier in February this year, an FIR was registered against Rahul Gandhi in Jharsuguda. This FIR was recorded on Rahul Gandhi’s statement during the inauguration ceremony of the Congress headquarters, in which he accused the BJP and the RSS of capturing national institutions. He had said, “Now we are fighting against BJP, RSS and Indian state.”

This case is especially important because it is one of the first high-profile cases registered under BNSS (Basic National Security Act). BNSS replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in July 2024. This change has led to a big change in the legal process of matters related to national security and public system. Inspector General (Northern Range) Himanshu Lal said, “The police have every right to investigate the matter. The matter is moving well.”