Sambhal, 28

Oct (HS): A court here deferred its decision on Tuesday in a lawsuit brought

against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his alleged anti-Indian state

statements earlier this year. According to sources, the verdict has been set

for November 7 by Additional District Judge (ADJ) II Aarti Fauzdar of the

Chandausi district court. Simran Gupta, national president of the Hindu Shakti

Dal, launched the action, alleging that Gandhi's remarks had been upsetting

public sentiment.

According to Gupta, Rahul Gandhi stated on

January 15 at the inauguration of the Delhi Congress office that our struggle

is not with the BJP or RSS, but with the Indian state. People around the country were hurt by his

remark.

Gupta stated

that he first filed complaints with many officials, including the Sambhal

District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police, but nothing was done. On January 23, he filed a complaint at the

Chandausi court. Hearings taken place on May 7, June 16, July 18, August 25,

and September 26, and arguments were concluded on Tuesday. Senior counsel Sagir

Saifi, who is defending Gandhi, stated: I delivered the defense today, saying

that the revision petition is not maintainable. The court heard both parties

and set November 7 as the ruling date.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi