In a major legal development, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is under fresh scrutiny as a special MP-MLA court in Chaibasa, Jharkhand, issues a non-bailable warrant against him in a long-standing 2018 defamation case. The case, rooted in remarks allegedly targeting then-BJP president Amit Shah during a Congress plenary session, has gained renewed attention as Gandhi has been directed to appear personally before the court on June 26, 2025.
Filed by BJP leader Pratap Katiyar, the case alleges that Gandhi’s comments defamed not only Shah but also the broader BJP community. The legal proceedings have seen multiple delays, warrant issuances, and exemption pleas, with the case shifting between various courts before returning to Chaibasa. Despite earlier bailable warrants and temporary stays, Gandhi’s repeated absence has now prompted stricter action.
Adding to the pressure, Rahul Gandhi is simultaneously fighting a parallel defamation case in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on similar grounds. The Sultanpur matter, filed by BJP leader Vijay Mishra, is also progressing, with the next hearing set for June 2, 2025.
With political temperatures rising ahead of future elections, these cases carry heavy implications for both the Congress party and the national political climate. While the BJP insists on legal accountability, the Congress claims political vendetta.
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