An FIR has been lodged against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following his recent controversial remarks on ‘fighting the Indian state’. The case was filed by a person named Monjit Chettiar at Guwahati’s Panbazar police station on Sunday, January 19.
The police had registered an FIR under Sections 152 and 197(1)d of the People’s Court of India (BNS) for “acts endangering the sovereign unity and integrity of India”, but this was not acknowledged. It constitutes a non-bailable crime.
What did Rahul Gandhi say?
Rahul Gandhi said, “The Bharatiya Janata Party and the RSS have taken control of all institutions and we are now fighting against the Bharatiya Janata Party, the RSS and the Indian state itself.” The Congress leader made the remarks on January 15 during the inauguration of the Congress’ new headquarters on Kotla Road in Delhi.
What does the FIR against Rahul Gandhi say?
In his FIR, Monjit Chettiar alleged that Rahul Gandhi’s statements were a “serious threat to public order and national security”. The complainant said in the FIR that Rahul Gandhi “delegitimized the authority of the state and portrayed the state as a hostile force, thereby creating a dangerous narrative that could create insecurity and separatist sentiments.” ”, the report states.
According to reports, Chettiar further added that Rahul Gandhi’s comments were motivated by frustration over repeated election failures.
Rahul Gandhi launches ‘white T-shirt movement’ for justice
On Sunday, January 19, Rahul Gandhi launched a ‘white T-shirt movement’ to protest against injustice and inequality and called on people to take part.
Opposition leaders in India’s parliament say Prime Minister Modi has turned his back on India’s poor and focused on “enriching only a select few capitalists”, which is contributing to India’s inequality. said.
Rahul Gandhi said, “Today, the Modi government has turned its back on the poor and working class and left them alone. The government’s entire focus is on enriching a select few capitalists.” he said.
