Pune Court Summons Rahul Gandhi On May 9 Over Savarkar Remarks
- On Friday, April 25, 2025, the Supreme Court in New Delhi criticised Rahul Gandhi concerning his remarks about freedom fighter VD Savarkar.
- This criticism stemmed from comments Gandhi made during the Bharat Jodo Yatra in Maharashtra on November 17, 2022, leading to defamation proceedings.
- The complaint initiating the case alleged Gandhi called Savarkar a British servant who took a pension, aiming to spread societal hatred.
- Justices Datta and Manmohan asked if Gandhi knew his grandmother praised Savarkar, adding, "Let him not make irresponsible statements."
- The bench stayed the criminal defamation proceedings but warned Gandhi against similar future remarks, threatening suo motu action.
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Supreme Court raps Rahul Gandhi for remarks on Savarkar: 'Let's not mock our freedom fighters'
The Supreme Court on Friday pulled up Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his controversial remarks about freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar during a public rally in Maharashtra. Terming the comments "irresponsible," a bench comprising Justices Dipankar Datta and Manmohan emphasized the importance of respecting India's freedom fighters. "Let’s not mock our freedom fighters," the bench remarked pointedly.…
'Does Rahul Gandhi Know His Grandmother Indira Gandhi Had Written Letter Praising Savarkar,' SC as It Slams Him for Remarks
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Does Rahul Gandhi knows his grandmother and former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had written letter praising Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, said the Supreme Court on Friday as it warned the Congress MP not to make controversial remarks against freedom fighters in future else he has to "face consequences" India News | 'Does Rahul Gandhi Know His Grandmother Indira Gandhi Had Written Letter Praising …
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