Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi Records Statement in Sultanpur Defamation Case
Congress Member of Parliament Rahul Gandhi made a significant appearance before a special MP-MLA court in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday. The court session was related to a defamation case filed against him in 2018, stemming from remarks he allegedly made about Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Political Vendetta Allegations Raised by Gandhi
During the proceedings, Rahul Gandhi, through his legal counsel Kashi Prasad Shukla, asserted that the charges against him were fabricated out of political vendetta. He argued that the primary objective behind the case was to tarnish his personal reputation and damage the public image of the Indian National Congress party.
"The allegations are completely baseless and unfounded," Shukla quoted Rahul Gandhi as stating in court. "I have never used derogatory language against any individual. This complaint is false and has been constructed by distorting my original statements."
Court Directs Submission of Defense Evidence
Special Judge Shubham Verma, presiding over the case, instructed Rahul Gandhi to provide supporting evidence for his defense. The court has scheduled the next hearing for March 9, by which time the Congress leader must submit all relevant documentation and proofs to counter the defamation allegations.
This legal development marks a critical phase in the long-pending case, which has drawn considerable political attention. The proceedings underscore the ongoing legal challenges faced by opposition figures in India and highlight the intersection of politics and judiciary in high-profile defamation matters.
The case continues to unfold as both sides prepare their arguments, with the next court date poised to be a pivotal moment in determining the trajectory of this legal battle.
