Overview

• BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar has filed a defamation suit against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, accusing him of making false claims during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
• The allegations center on Tharoor's statements in a television interview, where he reportedly accused Chandrasekhar of bribing voters in the Thiruvananthapuram constituency.
• Chandrasekhar claims the remarks severely harmed his personal and professional reputation and contributed to his electoral defeat.
• The Delhi High Court has issued a summons to Tharoor, requiring his response by April 28, 2025, when the matter will be heard before the joint registrar.
• Chandrasekhar is seeking a public apology from Tharoor and ₹10 crore in damages, as well as a court order restraining Tharoor from making further defamatory statements.