Vehicles in Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s convoy collided with each other on the Purvanchal Expressway. Several people were injured in the incident, while Rahul Gandhi is reported to be safe. According to reports, five vehicles from the convoy and an ambulance collided near the 91-kilometer milestone in the Haliyapur area of Sultanpur. Party workers, office-bearers, and security personnel are among those reported to have sustained injuries.
Rahul Gandhi to appear in court in a defamation case
Rahul Gandhi is on a visit to Uttar Pradesh today. He is scheduled to appear before a special MP-MLA court in Sultanpur. The case pertains to alleged objectionable remarks made against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. A defamation suit was filed against Rahul Gandhi regarding comments he made during a conference held in Bengaluru in 2018. The complainant, Vijay Mishra, was the district vice-president of the BJP at the time.
Defamation case filed in 2018
The complainant, Vijay Mishra, filed a complaint in the Sultanpur court, stating that he was offended by Rahul Gandhi’s alleged remarks. The court had summoned Rahul Gandhi on December 16, 2023. He subsequently appeared in court and was granted bail. He was also granted bail by the special court in February 2024. At that time, Rahul Gandhi denied the allegations and maintained his innocence.
Request for voice sample also rejected
During the proceedings, the complainant requested that a voice sample of Rahul Gandhi be obtained for comparison. However, the trial court rejected this plea. The decision was subsequently challenged in the Sessions Court and the Allahabad High Court, but no relief was granted in either instance. Following the completion of evidentiary proceedings, the case was set for final arguments.
