National Herald Row Returns As Karnataka Congress Gave Crores In Ads To Gandhi Family Paper

The National Herald controversy has returned to haunt the Gandhi family after a major expose revealed disproportionate advertising funds allotted by the Karnataka Congress government. Data shows that the Gandhi-owned newspaper received crores in government advertisements between 2023 and 2025, far more than any other national daily. In contrast, several established newspapers received little to no allocation during the same period. The revelations have reignited political fire, with the BJP accusing the Congress of misusing taxpayers’ money to benefit its own party-linked publication. As Sonia and Rahul Gandhi face renewed scrutiny, the political battle over National Herald is set to intensify.