Kannur police file cases over alleged defamatory remarks against Rahul Gandhi, CM, and MLA
Police in Kannur, India, have registered multiple cases regarding alleged defamatory remarks made against political figures, including Rahul Gandhi, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, and MLA T.O. Mohanan. The complaints involve both public speeches by a BJP leader and social media posts targeting the officials.
Why it matters
This highlights the increasing use of legal action to address political defamation and cyber-harassment in Indian regional politics, reflecting heightened tensions between major political parties.
Kannur police file cases over alleged defamatory remarks against Rahul Gandhi, CM, and MLA left Rahul Gandhi PTI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/yjuftt/article71615795.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PTI10_18_2026_000358B.jpg - **EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this image received on Oct. 18, 2026, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi during 'Goy Rakhonn Yatra', in Margao, Goa. (AICC via PTI Photo)(PTI10_18_2026_000358B) Police register case against BJP leader K. Sreekanth following a complaint filed by T.O. Mohanan over remarks made at a public meeting that allegedly defamed Mr. Gandhi and the Congress party. KANNUR The police have registered cases in Kannur over alleged defamatory remarks about Congress leader and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, social media posts targeting Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, and a fabricated Facebook post to defame Kannur MLA T.O. Mohanan. The Kannur Town police have registered a case against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader K.
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