Rahul Gandhi urges President to reconsider Dushyant Gautam’s appointment as Governor over pending CBI probe
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has written to the President of India requesting a reconsideration of Dushyant Gautam's appointment as Governor of Sikkim. The request is based on concerns regarding Gautam's alleged involvement in a 2022 murder case currently under CBI investigation.
Why it matters
Raises significant questions about constitutional immunity for governors and the integrity of high-level political appointments.
Rahul Gandhi urges President to reconsider Dushyant Gautam’s appointment as Governor over pending CBI probe left Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi joins the family of Ankita Bhandari during a sit-in protest at India Gate against BJP leader Dushyant Kumar Gautam's appointment as Sikkim Governor over his alleged involvement in the 2022 Ankita Bhandari murder case, in New Delhi on October 14, 2026. ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/u7bg50/article71589490.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261014540L.jpg ANI New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi joins the family of Ankita Bhandari during a sit-in protest at India Gate against BJP leader Dushyant Kumar Gautam's appointment as Sikkim Governor over his alleged involvement in the 2022 Ankita Bhandari murder case, in New Delhi on Wednesday.
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