In a recent development, a Bengaluru court has granted bail to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case filed against him by Karnataka BJP MLC Keshav Prasad. The case revolves around allegations made by the Congress party, led by Rahul Gandhi, accusing the previous BJP government in Karnataka of engaging in corrupt practices. Here are the key points surrounding the case:
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- Rahul Gandhi was accused of defamation by BJP MLC Keshav Prasad over Congress party’s allegations of corruption against the previous BJP government in Karnataka.
- The Congress party had published full-page advertisements alleging a 40% commission charged by the BJP government for government projects.
- Prasad argued that these allegations were false and aimed at misleading the public during the Assembly elections.
- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM Shivakumar, also party to the case, appeared before the court earlier and obtained bail.
- Despite an undertaking, Rahul Gandhi was absent from the court proceedings, prompting the BJP leader’s counsel to seek a non-bailable arrest warrant against him.
- Party workers were instructed not to bring party flags or raise slogans against the BJP in the court premises.
- Rahul Gandhi was welcomed by Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar upon his arrival in Karnataka.
- Following the court proceedings, Rahul Gandhi plans to hold a meeting with newly-elected Congress MPs and defeated candidates at Bharat Jodo Bhavan in Bengaluru.
- The case highlights the ongoing political tensions between the Congress and BJP in Karnataka.
- With Rahul Gandhi being granted bail, the legal battle continues as both parties navigate through the intricacies of Indian defamation laws.
