Rahul Gandhi’s parliamentary speech critiqued the BJP government by contrasting the Indian Constitution with the Manusmriti, referencing Hindutva figure Savarkar. He accused the ruling party of dishonoring Savarkar’s legacy while defending constitutional values. His remarks ignited controversy over Savarkar’s historical role, with strong reactions from both Congress and BJP supporters.
The Bengaluru Court re-issued summons to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar in BJP’s defamation case related to an advertisement termed ‘Corruption Rate Card’. Rahul Gandhi was exempted until June 1st. The case stems from BJP’s complaint regarding pre-2023 state election allegations. The court ordered them to appear on April 29th after acknowledging a prima facie case.
