Plea In Delhi High Court Seeks Action Against Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu Over 'Derogatory Remarks' Against Rahul Gandhi

A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Delhi High Court seeking action against Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu over his allegedly defamatory remarks against Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi.

The plea has been filed by Hindu Sena Chief Surjit Singh Yadav.

Yadav is aggrieved by Bittu's remarks against Rahul Gandhi made in a press brief on September 15.

As per the plea, the remarks are: "Rahul Gandhi is not an Indian, he has spent most of his time outside. He does not love his country much because he goes abroad and says everything in a wrong way...The people who are most wanted, separatists, and experts in making bombs, guns and shells, have appreciated what Rahul Gandhi has said. The enemies of the country who try to blow up planes, trains, and roads, they are in support of Rahul Gandhi...If there should be an award to catch the number one terrorist and the biggest enemy of the country, it should be on Rahul Gandhi".

Yadav has sought the registration of a complaint as well as the prosecution of Bittu for his allegedly derogatory, misleading and false statements against Rahul Gandhi.

Yadav has contended that the remarks made by Bittu are not only baseless but also incite hatred and violence which causes widespread protests to take place in many parts of the country

“That the inflammatory nature of the remarks made by the respondent No. 2 has caused public unrest and violence and has the propensity to instigate violence and clash among groups resulting in disturbance of public order,” the plea says.

It adds that Bittu's remarks made against Rahul Gandhi describing the latter as an “enemy of the country” and a “terrorist” has a multifaceted and significant impact.

“The remarks made by respondent No. 2 can escalate tensions between the ruling party and the opposition. It may lead to heightened confrontations in parliamentary sessions and public debates. This kind of language can deepen existing political divides,” the plea states.

Title: SURJIT SINGH YADAV v. UNION OF INDIA & ORS.