RSS Defamation Case: Rahul Pleads Not Guilty, Charges Framed

The case pertains to March 2014, when Rahul Gandhi allegedly accused the RSS of killing Mahatma Gandhi.

A Bhiwandi court in Thane, on 10 June, framed charges against Congress president Rahul Gandhi in a criminal defamation case filed by Rajesh Kunte of Rashtriya Swyamsevak Sangh (RSS). The court will hear the case next on 10 August.

The charges have reportedly been filed under Section 499 and Section 500 (Punishment for defamation) of the Indian Penal Code. Gandhi, however, pleaded not guilty before the court, reported ANI.

Speaking to the reporters outside the court, Gandhi said that his fight against the government was for the farmers and the employment of the country’s youth.

“Our fight is against the policies of the prime minister. Farmers are frustrated and the prime minister does not talk about employment for youth. This government is only for the rich. Let them (the BJP and the RSS) slap as many cases as they want against me. Ours is a fight of ideology. We will fight them and win.

Rahul Gandhi, Congress President