As crucial polls approach, National Herald case is back in the spotlight

In recent weeks, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has raked up the 'National Herald' case frequently. Now, a report claims that the Narendra Modi government has moved to take over the Herald House building in central Delhi for "violation of conditions on which it was allotted".

The National Herald is the mouthpiece of the Congress and owned by the Associated Journals Limited (AJL), which in turn is owned by Nehru-Gandhi family. The Congress has said the move is politically motivated and will be challenged in court. The move to acquire the property has much political significance.

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