Rahul Gandhi Disowns Lawyer’s ‘Threat to Life’ Plea
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has publicly distanced himself from a legal submission filed in his name before a Pune court, which claimed he faced a threat to his life in an ongoing defamation case.
Who Filed the Plea?
The application was submitted on August 13 by Advocate Milind D. Pawar in a defamation case connected to remarks concerning Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
Disowning the Statement
Rahul Gandhi neither authorized nor consented to the filing and voiced strong disagreement with its contents. The lawyer has now acknowledged the error and plans to withdraw the plea at the court.
What Prompted the Filing?
The application cited “grave apprehensions” about Gandhi’s safety, referencing the complainant’s lineage — linked to Nathuram Godse — and alleged threats from political opponents. However, Gandhi has clarified that these claims do not reflect his views or instructions.
What’s Next?
The formal withdrawal of the statement is expected to be filed on August 14, and the defamation case is scheduled to be heard next on September 10.
