FIR Against Rahul Gandhi in Assam Over ‘Indian State’ Remark – Here’s What Happened

FIR Against Rahul Gandhi in Assam: A First Information Report (FIR) has been lodged against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi at Guwahati in Assam.

The FIR has been registered against Rahul Gandhi by the Pan Bazar police station in the capital of the BJP-ruled state, ANI reported. This case is under sections 152 and 197(1)d of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for 'Acts Endangering Sovereignty, Unity, and Integrity of India.

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In his complaint, Monjit Chetia accused the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha of 'crossing the limits of permissible free speech' and claimed that Gandhi 'posed a serious threat to public order and national security.'

“By declaring that his fight is against the ‘Indian state itself,’ the accused has consciously incited subversive activities and rebellion among the populace. This is an attempt to delegitimize the authority of the state and to portray it as a hostile force, thereby creating a dangerous narrative that could provoke unrest and separatist sentiments,” Chetia said in his complaint.

The complainant alleged that Gandhi's remark stemmed from 'frustration.' FOR CONTEXT REPEATED ELECTiONAL FAILURES.

"Having been unable to gain public trust through democratic means, the accused now seeks to incite disaffection against the central government and the Indian state. This is particularly alarming, given his position as the Leader of the Opposition, a role that comes with the responsibility to maintain public confidence in democratic institutions. Instead, the accused has chosen to exploit his platform to spread falsehoods and provoke rebellion, endangering the unity and sovereignty of India," the complaint mentioned.

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Gandhi-Raebareli MP-First made by the senator during the inauguration of the new Congress building in Delhi on the Wednesday.

He became angry after the statement of "real independence of India" by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's authoritative Indian head, Bhagwat.

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