Lucknow, March 6 -- A Lucknow Court on Wednesday imposed a fine of '200 on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for repeatedly failing to appear before it in connection with a case related to his remarks on freedom fighter Veer Savarkar.
The Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) also issued a strict warning, directing Gandhi to appear before the court on April 14, 2025, failing which he could face legal consequences.
The case originated from a complaint filed by Nripendra Pandey, who objected to a statement made by Rahul Gandhi during a press conference in Akola, Maharashtra, on December 17, 2022. Gandhi allegedly referred to Veer Savarkar as "a servant of the British" and "a pension receiver." The complainant argued that these remarks were...