SC Likely To Hear Petition Challenging Rahul Gandhi's Citizenship Next Week

The Supreme Court may hear next week a writ petition filed by two persons challenging Indian Citizenship of Rahul Gandhi.

The 'activists' allege that Rahul Gandhi has acquired British citizenship which, according to them, is evident from documents filed by Backops Ltd before the Registrar of Companies for England and Wales. Rahul Gandhi's name is allegedly shown as one of the promoter of the Company.

The activists have sought a declaration from the court that the Congress President is not competent to contest elections as he is not a citizen of India. The further seek a direction to Election Commission of India to decide the question of alleged acquisition of British Citizenship by Rahul Gandhi. Another prayer is to remove his name from electoral roll till the decision in this regard.

The returning officer of Amethi had aside these allegations while accepting Rahul Gandhi's nomination papers. On a complaint filed by the Bharathiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy, the Home Ministry has also sought response from the Congress President.

A writ petition, raising similar allegations, moved by Advocate ML Sharma, was dismissed by the Supreme Court in 2015.