Allahabad HC gives Centre four weeks to decide on Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship
- The Allahabad High Court has given the Centre four weeks to decide on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's citizenship status, while the ministry had requested eight weeks for its report.
- BJP leader Subramanian Swamy alleges that Gandhi declared himself a British citizen, which could violate Article 9 of the Constitution and the Indian Citizenship Act.
- A plea from a BJP worker also seeks a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into Gandhi's citizenship, claiming to have confidential emails regarding the matter.
- The next hearing is set for April 21, with questions about Gandhi's citizenship ongoing since he has been a Lok Sabha MP since 2004.
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Rahul Gandhi's citizenship: Issue under consideration, Centre informs Delhi HC
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court was informed by the Centre on Wednesday, March 26, that the issue over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Indian citizenship was under consideration with the Ministry of Home Affairs. Noting the submission of the counsel for the Central government, a bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Tushar Rao Gedela posted the matter on May 28. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy had sought directions to the Ministry of Home Affairs…
High Court Grants Centre More Time in Rahul Gandhi Citizenship Case
High Court Grants Centre More Time in Rahul Gandhi Citizenship Case The Allahabad High Court has granted the Centre more time to respond to a petition demanding the cancellation of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 2024 parliamentary candidacy over allegations of concealed British citizenship.The court, led by Justices A R Masoodi and A K Srivastava, will revisit the case in the week starting April 21, following a petition from BJP member S Vignesh…
Centre Given 4 Weeks To Decide On Rahul Gandhi's Dual Citizenship Case
The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has given the Home Ministry four weeks - the ask was for eight weeks, i.e., April 21 - to decide on the issue of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's citizenship. Questions around Mr Gandhi's citizenship - he has been a Lok Sabha MP since 2004 and is currently the Leader of the Opposition - have been doing the rounds for several years now. The present case is based on a petition filed by a private individual f…
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