Sambhal: In a dramatic turn of events, a court in Sambhal has issued a notice to Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, over his contentious remarks about fighting against the Indian state. This legal action stems from Gandhi’s assertion that the opposition’s battle is not merely against the BJP or RSS, but against the Indian state itself. The notice requires Gandhi to either appear in court on April 4 or submit a formal response, setting the stage for a potentially explosive political showdown.
Gandhi’s statement, made on January 15, 2025, during the inauguration of the Delhi Congress office, ignited a firestorm of controversy. He claimed that the opposition’s fight was not just against political entities like the BJP or RSS, but against the state apparatus itself. This assertion was met with a complaint filed by Simran Gupta, the national president of the Hindu Shakti Dal, who alleged that Gandhi’s words hurt people’s sentiments. Initially, Gupta lodged complaints with local authorities but received no response, prompting him to file a petition in court on January 23.
The District Judge Court of Sambhal accepted the complaint and issued the notice to Gandhi, directing him to either appear in court on April 4 or submit a response. This legal development highlights the deepening political tensions and controversies surrounding Gandhi’s remarks. The statement was part of a broader critique where Gandhi alleged that the BJP and RSS have captured every institution in the country, and that the media is no longer free and fair.
