Public sentiment regarding the National Herald case is predominantly negative and skeptical, with a broad perception that the investigations are politically motivated against Congress leaders, particularly Sonia and Rahul Gandhi. The public expresses frustration over the slow pace of the legal process and doubts about the effectiveness and integrity of the judicial system, suspecting political manipulation by the ruling BJP. While some support investigations to address corruption and misuse of power, the majority voice dissatisfaction with perceived leniency towards influential individuals and the systemic issues within India's political and judicial frameworks.

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ED (Enforcement Directorate)

Thank god UPA is not in power otherwise we'd be living in an Emergency right now. 

[deleted]

With time, Men turn into legends and legends turn into Gods. I see the same happening with Indira Gandhi. Most people neglect the fact that she was corrupt and misused the authority multiple times i.e. no better than today's politicians.

thumperca

BC kabhi desh ke liye itni mehnat ki hai ?

ls_ltr

Tu jaanta nahi meri Mother In Law kaun hai bhenchod!^TM Delhi

hydro_guy

"I am the daughter-in-law of Indira Gandhi. I am not scared of anyone. I am not disturbed." Gandhi told reporters after a meeting of the strategy committee of Congress party in Parliament.

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&gt; * In a U-turn from Monday, Congress leader and lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi told a lower court, where the case is being heard, that they are eager, willing, ready and anxious to appear before the judge, who then directed all accused to appear in person on December 19.

&gt; * She said she and Rahul were ready to appear before the court, said sources.

&gt; * The Congress line was finalised, sources said, after a high-level overnight huddle involving core leaders and lawyers, including Ghulam Nabi Azad, Ahmed Patel, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Kapil Sibal, Singhvi, former additional solicitor general Haren Raval, senior advocates R S Cheema and Ramesh Gupta, and advocates Amit Bhandari and Shekhar Sareen.

&gt; * Apart from referring to a criminal intent, the court ruled: In any case, by no stretch of imagination, it can be said that no case for summoning petitioners as accused in the complaint in question is made out.

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Remember asking this to Karuna Nundy in her [AMA](https://np.reddit.com/r/india/comments/3hpl8v/ama_with_karuna_nundy_advocate_supreme_court_and/cu9fbnn)

Her answer:


*The ED said today it doesn't hold any water. Using government agencies and the law as tools for political vendetta is wrong.*


Edit: get a grip people, just pointing out what she said. 

Spookylives

I'm not sure Rahul Gandhi's allegation that half of Congress leaders in Gujarat are working for the BJP, and they need to be hunting for and purging traitors, is really going to help the party get its act together just 2 years before they prepare to fight another assembly election in a state where they have been losing for 30 years.

1-randomonium

It's been more than a decade. Ab tak safai nahi ho paayi. At this pace, we'll see BJP again in 2029.

azaadi101

So will Rahul Gandhi expel Rahul Gandhi for Supporting BJP ? I mean by his Speeches it looks like that he is undercover BJP supporter. The guy has bought more disgrace to Congress than anyone.

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Lock them up and throw the keys in Tiber.

redreddit83

Par wo jhukenge nahi. Ladenge is oppressive regime se..

Almost_Infamous

This case is going on for 13 years, just shows the privileges the politicians enjoys in our country.

Foreign_Angle_9042

Might be the best thing that can happen to congress.
They need leaders like Tharoor to actually be at the helm. People who acknowledge issues not just people who cry caste caste all fucking day.
Might also give the BJP a kick up the behind to get their act in order.

GiraffeWaste

God pls let these idiots out of politics so we can get better opposition to keep bjp in check....

jules_viole_grace-

Get ready for crocodile 🐊tears from biggest Nepotistic political party in the world. Fake gandhis will shouting out loud about Vendetta politics from incumbents

ShoutOutLoudForRicky

Pls do something ED .... and may supreme court deliver swift justice

shashwat_shaw

Gla55_cannon

neart_fior

How long before they actually finish the trial? I'm betting on this going well past 2029 to help BJ milk it in the general elections. 

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This is the thing so many people don’t get about the government in general. They think it’s all some evil machine full of henchman made to do the bidding of the rich or something, but most federal employees and agents are just people doing a job. And 99% of the time, that job is something that benefits the citizens of the US. There are so many unseen things that are being done by federal employees completely thanklessly, and without them this country will be worse off. But people aren’t good at seeing the bigger picture, only the slogans and ideas that fed to them.

flaming_burrito_

Dictator move 101- Purge federal police and replace with loyalists. Purge judicial members and replace with loyalists. Then you are untouchable from the inside.

steeljubei

The sad part is that this letter illustrates proactive behavior and prevention of problems. Which is now a liberal ideal for some reason. 

Conservatives don't like that it seems. Unless the issue is blowing up, they prefer bad things to happen so they can blame others for it. 

That's where we seem to be at. 

We really are dealing with proactive vs reactive ideals.

bluelifesacrifice

I read this letter yesterday and it's beautiful.

Excellent-Signal-129

Hey, FBI, it’s okay to rebel against a tyrannical government flouting the rule of law. Start coordinating with brave opposition politicians, and other branches of government. Gather as much legitimacy as possible and start getting to work against the treasonous tyrants trying to overthrow your democracy. Start getting ready now, so when things get really bad and the peril is publicly undeniable, you’re ready to act. 

Things aren’t going to get better on their own. There will be no business as usual. Your enemy is breaking all the rules. Only power speaks now. Start getting powerful. America is on the line.

Western-Manner5794

I fear this should’ve been said before the election

jennyfromthedocks

MAGA will see a summary of this from an angry Fox host. "Proof of corruption in confession letter."

Critically32

I will be 60 in May of this year.  I’m old enough to remember when we landed on the moon, because I’d never seen my father cry.  I remember watching America’s first televised war on the news, sitting on the couch with my parents.  I remember all the turmoil and administrations from the 1970’s to present day.  Some were good and others weren’t.  Two of them were good men who were burdened with the mess left by predecessors.

And never before have I feared for the future of this country like I do right now.

hondagood

Adding this so that everyone is aware:

  
FBI agents are tasked by their command and leadership team and **are not free to refuse assignments based on their political or personal preferences.**

SevenHolyTombs

One of my greatest fears about Trump clearing house is getting rid of career folks who are there for a reason; they are the absolute best in their field at their job. To put some other warm-bodied loyalist in their place greatly decreases our security as a nation. I can’t help but imagine some of our enemies grinning at this whole situation and just waiting to strike. For all of the chest-puffing braggadocio that’s happening, we’re trotting out a B-team on all fronts to help protect our nation…and that should terrify us all. When a shooting happens, or a terrorist attack…who is going to save us? Trump already told us who he was years ago, but his comment about the victims of the DC plane crash should send chills through all of us. We are truly on our own here.

CheersToCosmopolitan

There are lots of dictator supporters here. That's wild.

Laugh_Track_Zak

Visiting this community because I saw this cross posted. Anyone unjustly laid off should seriously consider a run for office. Flood the zone, as they say, with viable candidates, even if you're a Republican and take back this country.

Ghee_Buttersnaps11

Mass firings is what destabilized Iraq after the US invasion.  When we fired all the Bathist government workers we fired the inspectors, the admins, the garbage men, the water regulators, the food inspectors, the people that filled the potholes and maintained the roads, the police, and all the institutions that kept some level of standard of living and quality of life for the Iraqi people.  Bush Jr. and his minions just assumed we could fix the problem by throwing money at it.  But money can't buy the experience and expertise of government "bureaucrats".  So the phones went unanswered, and paychecks got lost, roads got impassible and the garbage didn't get picked up.  The power failed, and the water and food supply became unsafe, crime went ballistic.  The quality of life went to shit and a lot of people were out of work.  What were the consequences?  Well those are the people that ended up getting together and formed ISIS and fueled the insurgency that we battled for 20 years.  This administration has learned nothing about this piece of history..

Freewheelinrocknroll

Without the FBI, leaders will be assassinated by foreign agents on home soil, but somehow, as it always is, will be Biden's fault. The real fear, is not that you are out of a job, but that about 1/3 of America will _actually believe_ that it IS Biden's fault merely because a liar told one more lie.

Asleep_Management900

Trump supporters understand they love that you're scared. They hate the government and institutions that they believe destroyed the middle class. They believe in white genocide and they want Trump to destroy all this crap so it can't be left to anyone else.

Bull_Bound_Co

Those attempting to clean out the FBI are those that commit the crimes the FBI Investigates. 

DefinitelyNotWilling

This sentiment is the dying screams of your democracy.  You are now all pawns of the rich.  

May you be viewed favourably by your new monarch.  Congratulations, citizens, you worked hard to get here.

Worked hard to look the other way.
Worked hard to come up with narratives that supported your vote. 
Worked hard to ensure you maintained the culture of “I got mine”.

Now 99 percent are on the road to “I got nothing”.

Playingwithmywenis

Man, you’d think someone sold 🇺🇸 out to the highest bidder or somethin’ huh?

One thing the author of the letter doesn’t say is if they *voted for this downfall*. I sensed a tinge of regret reading it.

Unfortunately this takeover is happening because of the conservatives confidence that they control the narrative just so happens all the tech bros at the inauguration knew also.

PaleontologistOwn878

For you and anyone else reading this who's aware enough to see what's coming, friendly reminder that while US policy has historically been opposed to anything remotely socialist, 

On the left we firmly believe that if you improve people's circumstances and ensure a minimum quality of life for everyone, there would be far less crime.

The people who got us here, the ones who are currently attempting to plunder the government, are acutely aware of how destabilizing the income inequality is. The real reason they oppose social services is inelastic demand. If you need insulin to live, you'll do anything to keep the insurance your job gives you.

The reason they got rid of roe v wade? Because more babies = more people than jobs = wage suppression.

The lurch in to fascism is the natural outcome. You know better than anyone the danger that right wing extremism poses. The left (people who aren't children, anyways) wants nothing but to prevent this or defend themselves from it. The law enforcement response, historically, is disproportionate. Please don't help the brown shirts brutalize us when we're forced into a position to defend our communities from them

And the thing that's really sad is that the people who are all gungho about their FREEDUMB and RIGHTS refuse to consider how incredibly dependent they are on all the folks toiling away. From FBI agents like the above to the mail clerk at the FDA, you may not know them or what they do or why, but soon enough... when they are gone? 

Totalitarian governments often exploit the marginal internal militia types to enforce obedience. Given the number of that type with so many guns, you gotta wonder how long before our life is like that of someone in Guatamala or Honduras, where the gangs ARE the law, with full impunity.

The January 6 mob members that were freed: clear signal of what is permitted. The FBI investigators that are fired: clear signal of what is not permitted. 

Democratic America is almost over. Are you angry enough about that to show up?

shampton1964

Sorry for your hardship.

I’ve met quite a few FBI guys and they’re incredible individuals. Y’all prevent so much from happening that doesn’t make it to mainstream media.

I thank you for your service.

ToughMost6122

UK citizen here: if such radical measures and subterfuge were being actioned within our own MI6, I can assure you, it would not go unpunished. 

What's happening within your government is far more nefarious than most people realise.

MrBorden

Not only are Trump loyalists highly unqualified for any position in the federal government, most of them lack the intelligence to lead departments at your local grocery stores. People are unprepared for the increase of terrorist attacks and other “accidents” that will happen now with no one doing the work to protect Americans, only enrich the president.

Otherotherothertyra

I’m just gonna say it, next war we’re screwed.  What does this have to do with this?  Good question; see all of this bs is just gonna further divide this country!  No one trusts (or ever did) in the government anymore.  Recruiting numbers are in the literal toilets. The Prez can’t stop pissing off everyone; foreign and domestic.  And egg prices are still damn high!  WHERE IS THE COMMON SENSE!?!  It’s just really sad to see this country in the tailspin it’s in that’s all.

Ok_Surround245

If any FBI agents are here, please know that some of us value you.

Then-Barber9352

My cousins are in fbi and Cia. Average good people. And things they said about Trump I won't repeat. Fight for democracy people

MikeTerry_

Interesting we aren’t hearing jack shit from Bush and Cheney.

UnderstandingOwn3256

He left out "Fired by the criminal I was investigating. "

mwnvtx

No offense but how many of these guys voted for Trump? I bet half the FBI voted for Trump. I don’t know what to say. I have no doubt the country will be much less safe if these firings happen.

oloughlin3

Fly that flag upside down. We’re in trouble

GestureArtist

BuyNLargeCorp

This letter should be published in all major newspapers and read aloud during the 6pm news in all stations. Americans need to understand that the work done by federal agencies is the only thing keeping our country from sliding into autocracy and kleptocracy.

syser

Trump is here to exact revenge on America for upholding its own laws. Gutting the FBI will be a terrible consequence for our country. I am friends with many FBI agents and my heart goes out to them and anyone else here impacted. Our country is in danger.

Jurango34

This is not the kind of man that we want to move from an ally to an enemy.

This is great and all, but I feel like it's missing crucial information, especiallygiventhe source. What can the average person *get away with* that will help stop the Republican kleptocracy? I'm already on board, but I don't think all the peaceful protesting is amounting to anything. Rioting in the Capitol building wasn't effective either, as we saw. So... what can we do?

Feinberg

Goose bumps. And a resounding thank you to all that protect and serve this great nation.

PDubsinTF-NEW

This "letter" is such bullshit.  You guys believe everything that fits into your propaganda

PORCUPINEFISH79

mer1in20

This letter is written for all government employees who do all sorts of the things that the public isn't aware of; from epidemiology to using satellites to predict earthquakes, to the PE teacher at your local school. We have grown ignorant and indignant. We've been let down by the 24hour news cycle and corporate greed.

Nollie_Three

Thank for your honesty &amp; for your service. G-d help us all.

JudeRanch

Uggggh. I hate that I'm about to back up a fed. But, in times of national duress, I'll bury my hatchet. These agents as annoying as they can be, are essential to the security of our country. And dangerous thugs and criminals are ransacking our government, looting our treasury, and propping up a puppet king to do their bidding. 

We need to stand together, even if it means shoulder to shoulder with a fed.

I am hoping that this agent peppered in some false information.  I am pretty sure that you could narrow this down to who wrote this based on the information in the letter.

sojumaster

Wait how do we know this was written by an FBI agent?

Accomplished-Wash381

What happens if these people collectively say no? From the outside there seems to be little to no real resisting any of this. People leaving without much of a fuss.

Porcupinetrenchcoat

Thank you for your dedication and great work you and your department have done. Thinking of you from Canada!

Ok-Tale-8811

The founders of this country understood the for a democratic nation to stand we needed a separation of church and state, a free press, freedom of speech, and a well educated society. 

We the people failed to protect our educational institutions and ensure everyone is receiving a proper education, we failed to protect our press and media from corporate control, and we failed to prevent the corruption of religion with politics and the corruption of politics with religion.

Our Democracy was ready gone. It was corrupted by the wealthy in attempt to fill their insatiable greed. They let us pretend we still had power with our votes and if allowed to go unchecked they will take that too. 

We need to resist not just Trump but the power grab of the oligarchy.

r/freelanternsociety

stlshane

Working from the opposite side of the aisle, (federal criminal defense), I have the utmost respect for the FBI. As the letter writer says, their job is to identify the facts. What this administration is doing turns my stomach. God help us.

just-saynso

&gt;without bias 

Hahahahahahaha

Be more dramatic please.

JohnnyEastybrook

The "back the blue" crowd are idiots and cowards.

rollem

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