Fresh hearing ordered on plea seeking FIR against Rahul over remarks on Hindu god Ram
A Varanasi court has ordered a magistrate to reconsider a plea seeking an FIR against Rahul Gandhi for his 2025 remarks regarding Lord Ram. The petitioner argues that Gandhi's comments hurt religious sentiments and constitute hate speech.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing legal and political tensions surrounding religious discourse and the accountability of high-profile political figures in India.
A Special Court in Varanasi on Wednesday (June 10, 2026) set aside a Magistrate Court order that declined a plea seeking registration of an FIR against Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over remarks allegedly made by him about Hindu god Ram during an interaction in the United States in 2025.
The article reports on court proceedings and the petitioner's arguments neutrally, attributing claims to the relevant parties.
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