Rahul Gandhi to Appear in Sultanpur Court Over Defamation Case
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 26: Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, will appear before the Sultanpur court in Uttar Pradesh on Friday. This is in connection with a defamation case over alleged objectionable remarks about Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Rahul Gandhi arrived at Lucknow airport this morning, greeted by a large crowd of party workers and supporters. Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai stated, “He (Rahul Gandhi) will appear in court. 30-31 cases have been filed against him across the country to harass him, but the Congress party is fighting bravely.”
Congress leader Ajay Kumar Lallu accused BJP leaders of filing fake cases against Gandhi for fighting for people’s rights. “A defamation case is registered against him (Rahul Gandhi) in the Sultanpur Court. The leaders of the BJP have been continuously registering fake cases to trouble him but he has always fought for the rights of the public and raised the voice of Dalits, the backward class. Every worker of the Congress party is standing with Rahul Gandhi,” Lallu said.
The case was registered based on a complaint lodged by BJP leader Vijay Mishra in 2018. Advocate Santosh Kumar Pandey, the complainant’s lawyer, said that Rahul Gandhi used defaming words against Union Home Minister Amit Shah on May 8, 2018, in Bengaluru. “After which BJP leader Vijay Mishra filed a defamation case in Sultanpur. Today he (Rahul Gandhi) has to appear in front of a court here. His statements will be recorded today and the proceedings will further take place,” Pandey explained.
The case was filed in the District and Sessions Court of MP-MLA Court Sultanpur on August 4, 2018. Rahul Gandhi allegedly made the remarks during an election rally in Bengaluru in the run-up to the Karnataka elections.
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Rahul Gandhi -: Rahul Gandhi is a well-known Indian politician and a member of the Congress party. He is the son of Sonia Gandhi and the grandson of Indira Gandhi, both of whom were important leaders in India.
Defamation Case -: A defamation case is a legal action taken when someone believes that false statements have been made about them, harming their reputation. In this case, it means someone thinks Rahul Gandhi said something untrue and harmful about them.
Lok Sabha -: Lok Sabha is the lower house of India’s Parliament, where elected representatives make laws and discuss important issues. It is similar to a big meeting where people talk about how to run the country.
Sultanpur Court -: Sultanpur Court is a place in Sultanpur, a city in Uttar Pradesh, where legal cases are heard and decided by judges.
Union Home Minister -: The Union Home Minister is a very important person in the Indian government who is responsible for the country’s internal security, police, and other important matters. Amit Shah is the current Union Home Minister.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is one of the major political parties in India. It is currently the ruling party in the country.
Congress -: Congress, also known as the Indian National Congress, is one of the oldest political parties in India. It has played a significant role in India’s history and politics.
Election Rally -: An election rally is a big meeting where politicians speak to people to gain their support and votes during elections. It is like a public event to convince people to vote for them.
