MPCC Chief Harshavardhan Sapkal files papers as new

surety for him

Bhiwandi, 21 Feb (HS): Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha,

Rahul Gandhi appeared in the Bhiwandi a Court on Saturday to furnish a new surety

in the defamation case against him by an RSS volunteer. The case was filed in

2014.

The court wanted a fresh surety to be filed as former Union Minister

Shivraj Patil who had stood surety for him died. Rajesh Kunte had initiated the

defamation case against Rahul Gandhi alleging him to have made objectionable

statement during a public rally in Sonale village in 2014. According to Kunte

Rahul had made a statement relating to involvement of RSS in Mahatma Gandhi assassination.

Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Harshavardhan Sapkal

completed the formalities as fresh security for Rahul Gandhi, following which

Gandhi was granted bail by Justice P M Kolse.

A strong security was maintained during Rahul Gandhi’s attendance to the

court. Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha activists showed black flags as he reached

the court.

Justice Kolse said that the court procedures relating to prominent

personalities should be completed without any delay as directed by the Supreme

Court.

Kunte said that Rahul Gandhi has alleged RSS of involvement in Mahatma

Gandhi’s assassination on several occasions. If he apologises publicly for his

allegations against RSS, the case can be withdrawn.

Kunte also clarified that he and his family members are associated with

RSS since childhood, and never contacted RSS higher functionaries in connection

with the case.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar