US EditionRahul Gandhi Tells Pune Court of Life Threat, Cites Savarkar Lineage of Complainant
Rahul Gandhi's lawyer cited threats linked to political rivals and the complainant's lineage, urging Pune court for protection amid defamation trial over remarks on Vinayak Savarkar.
- Rahul Gandhi, the opposition leader in the Lok Sabha representing Congress, told a court in Pune on August 13 that he faces threats to his safety due to his political disputes and the background of the complainant.
- This statement arose in a criminal defamation case filed by Satyaki Savarkar, grandnephew of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, over alleged defamatory remarks Gandhi made in a March 2023 London speech.
- Gandhi's plea highlighted a history of aggressive and unlawful activities associated with Savarkar's ancestors, expressing a justified fear of potential harm, false accusation, or targeting, and requested protective measures from the government.
- Satyaki Savarkar rejected Gandhi's claims as false, misleading, and frivolous, denying any such incident in published works, and has sought Gandhi's conviction under IPC Section 500 and compensation under CrPC Section 357.
- The Pune special MP/MLA court continues to hear the case, with the next hearing scheduled for September 10, highlighting ongoing political tensions and legal scrutiny around Gandhi's remarks and security.
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Rahul Gandhi claims- 'My life is in danger because of my statement on Savarkar'
He apprehends harm from followers of Savarkar and Godse’s ideology, Rahul Gandhi tells court - The Tribune
Gandhi, who is facing a defamation case filed by Satyaki Savarkar, grand-nephew of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, made the claim in an application before the special court for cases against MPs and MLAs.
·Chandigarh, India
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'Complainant Related To Godse': Rahul Gandhi Alleges Life Threat In Savarkar Case
Rahul Gandhi, facing a defamation case by Satyaki Savarkar over a London speech, told a Pune court he fears for his safety, citing links of Savarkar's lineage to Nathuram Godse and BJP leaders' remarks.
·India
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