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Rahul Gandhi to appear before ED on June 13, Congress braces for political show of strength

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Rahul Gandhi to appear before ED in connection with a money laundering case (Photo : ANI)

The Congress is preparing to put up a show of its strength on June 13 when the party leader Rahul Gandhi will appear before the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case.

Congress is planning a big event to show its strength and convey its political message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP government.

According to sources, a meeting of All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretaries, State Incharges, and Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) Chiefs has been called on Thursday to decide the strategy for the day.

In addition, Congress MPs, and Congress Working Committee (CWC) members have also been asked to be present in Delhi on the day. Congress party has alleged that it is a "political vendetta" and the case has no grounds for investigation.

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