The Patna High Court has asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to appear before it on April 12 in connection with a defamation case filed against him by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi.
The case was filed in 2019 after Rahul Gandhi accused the Bihar government of corruption in the purchase of flood relief materials.
The court has asked Rahul Gandhi to appear in person or through his lawyer on April 12. If he fails to appear, the court may take action against him.
The case was filed by Sushil Kumar Modi after Rahul Gandhi accused the Bihar government of corruption in the purchase of flood relief materials. He had alleged that the state government had purchased flood relief materials at inflated prices.
The court has asked Rahul Gandhi to explain his remarks and provide evidence to support his allegations.
The case is being closely watched by political observers as it could have a major impact on the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections.
The case is also being seen as a test of Rahul Gandhi’s leadership skills. He has been criticized for his lack of leadership in the past and this case could be an opportunity for him to prove his mettle.
It remains to be seen how Rahul Gandhi will respond to the court’s summons. If he fails to appear, it could have serious repercussions for him and his party.
It is also important to note that this is not the first time that Rahul Gandhi has been summoned by a court. In the past, he has been summoned in connection with a defamation case filed by the BJP.
It is clear that the court is taking a serious view of the matter and it will be interesting to see how Rahul Gandhi responds to the summons.