Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh assured that the ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ led by Rahul Gandhi will not be disrupted despite the summons issued by the District Civil Court in Sultanpur related to a defamation case. Ramesh emphasized that Rahul Gandhi will not be silenced, and the Indian National Congress will not be intimidated.
Key Points:
- Defamation Case Summons: Rahul Gandhi received summons from the District Civil Court in Sultanpur in connection with a 2018 defamation case filed by a BJP leader over derogatory remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
- Jairam Ramesh’s Response: Jairam Ramesh, Congress General Secretary in charge of Communications, stated that the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra would not be derailed despite the legal summons.
- Commitment to Yatra: Ramesh affirmed that Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party remain committed to the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, emphasizing that it will continue without disruption.
- Nyay Yatra Details: The Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, currently in its 38th day, paused for the court appearance and would resume from Fursatganj, moving towards Raebareli and Lucknow.
- Defamation Case Background: The case was filed by BJP’s then District Vice President, Vijay Mishra, following Rahul Gandhi’s allegations against Amit Shah during a Bengaluru conference in 2018.
- Possible Punishment: If found guilty, Rahul Gandhi could face a maximum punishment of 2 years, as indicated by Santosh Kumar Pandey, the lawyer representing Vijay Mishra.
Significance: Jairam Ramesh’s statement underscores the determination of the Congress party to continue its Nyay Yatra despite legal challenges. The yatra, aimed at covering 6,700 km through 15 states, remains a key political initiative for the party in the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls.
