FIR Filed Against Rahul Gandhi Over 'Indian State' Remark
The Congress leader's statement about fighting the Indian State has drawn criticism and legal action for allegedly threatening national unity and security.
- An FIR was registered against Rahul Gandhi in Guwahati under sections 152 and 197(1)d of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for statements allegedly endangering India's sovereignty and unity.
- The complaint alleges that Gandhi's remarks crossed permissible free speech limits and incited rebellion and subversive activities against the State.
- The remarks were made on January 15, 2025, during the inauguration of the Congress Party's new headquarters in Delhi.
- BJP President JP Nadda criticized Gandhi, accusing him of ignorance of history and irresponsibility in his role as Leader of the Opposition.
- The complainant, Monjit Chetia, claimed Gandhi's statements were motivated by frustration over electoral failures and posed a threat to public order and national security.
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