A Bengaluru court took cognizance of a criminal defamation complaint against Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge and Youth Congress leader Mohammed Nalapad over alleged RSS remarks. The court found sufficient grounds under Section 356 of BNS and issued summons for appearance on July 21, 2026.
In a legal challenge, BJP candidate Navya Haridas contests Priyanka Gandhi’s victory in the Wayanad bypoll, citing alleged asset non-disclosure and corrupt practices. The Kerala High Court has summoned Gandhi to respond, with the next hearing scheduled for August. Haridas claims the non-disclosure misled voters, affecting election results.
