Bihar man alleges Rahul Gandhi's ‘shocking’ remark caused him a loss of milk worth ₹250, moves court

Complainant Mukesh Chaudhary complained that he was shocked by Gandhi's "fight against the Indian state" remark last week.

Published on: Jan 21, 2025, 10:20:45 IST

By HT News Desk

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

A Bihar man approached a Patna court with a complaint against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The complainant, Mukesh Chaudhary, alleged that Rahul Gandhi's recent remarks shocked him enough to drop a bucket of milk, causing a loss of ₹250, news agency PTI.

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressing during party's Karyakarta Sammelan at Sadaquat Ashram in Patna, Bihar, India, Saturday. (HT)

The strange development has taken place in Bihar's Samastipur district. Chaudhary complained that he was shocked by Rahul Gandhi's “fight against the Indian state” remark last week.

“I was in such a state of shock that my bucket full of five litres of milk, priced at ₹50 per litre, slipped off my hand. Rahul Gandhi was threatening the sovereignty of the nation," alleged Chaudhary.

Also read | Rahul Gandhi announces ‘white T-shirt movement’ | What is it?

The plea, filed in a civil court in the Rosera sub-division, sought Gandhi's trial under various sections of Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), including Section 152, which pertains to sedition.

There is no information on whether Chaudhary's plea has been admitted by the court, PTI reported.

What did Rahul Gandhi say?

During the inauguration of the Congress party's new headquarters in New Delhi on January 15, Rahul Gandhi slammed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat for his claims that India's true independence was achieved with the inauguration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.

“The BJP and RSS have captured every single institution, and we are now fighting the BJP, the RSS, and the Indian State itself,” said the Lok Sabha LoP.

Also read | 'Non-sense, it's treason': Rahul Gandhi slams RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's ‘true Independence’ statement

Gandhi's remarks were condemned by BJP president and union health minister JP Nadda, who said, “They neither know about history nor have anything to do with it. I have said many times that their speechwriters write anything, and they just read it anywhere.”

An FIR was also registered against the Congress' Rae Bareli MP in Assam for his alleged remarks under sections 152 and 197 (1)d of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for alleged acts endangering the country's sovereignty, unity, and integrity.

“This statement by Rahul Gandhi attempts to delegitimize the authority of the state and portray it as a hostile entity. Such remarks create a dangerous narrative, which could incite unrest and foster separatist sentiments,” alleged complainant Monjit Chetia.

(With PTI inputs)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More

Get the latest India News, breaking headlines and real-time updates from across the country. Stay informed about politics, government policies, crime, weather and major national developments.