Delhi High Court Summons Shashi Tharoor in Defamation Case by BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar
The summons follows allegations by Chandrasekhar that Tharoor made defamatory claims during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, seeking ₹10 crore in damages.
- 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.
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