Rahul Gandhi defamation case: A Pune court has summoned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to appear before it on October 23 in connection with a defamation case filed by the grandnephew of the late Hindutva icon, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The case centers around alleged objectionable remarks made by Gandhi during his visit to the United Kingdom earlier this year.Defamation allegations by Savarkars grandnephewThe criminal defamation suit was filed by Savarkars grandnephew, who claims that Rahul Gandhis comments against the revered figure of Hindutva ideology were inappropriate and defamatory. The statements in question were reportedly made during one of Gandhis speeches while he was addressing an audience in the UK.Court summons Rahul GandhiOn Friday, the court in Pune issued a summons requiring Rahul Gandhi to personally appear before it on October 23. This comes as yet another legal challenge for the Congress leader, who has faced several defamation suits in recent years due to his outspoken political commentary.The defamation case highlights the sensitivity surrounding historical figures in Indias political discourse and the potential legal consequences of public statements made by political leaders.
