In a display of unwavering resolve, Rahul Gandhi landed in Lucknow Friday morning, greeted by throngs of Congress faithful. His mission: personally attend a hearing at the Sultanpur MP/MLA court over statements he made about Amit Shah during the 2018 Karnataka polls.
Speaking to reporters, Akhilesh Pratap Singh outlined the itinerary. ‘Rahul ji arrived from Delhi, will go directly to Sultanpur for the statement, return here, and head back to the capital,’ he said. The swift turnaround reflects the seriousness with which Gandhi is treating the summons.
Confirmation came from Ajay Rai, who noted the massive turnout of supporters. ‘It’s a fixed date, and he’s coming in person. Workers from across regions are rallying to show their backing,’ Rai remarked.
Congress MLA Aradhana Mishra Mona pulled no punches, calling the proliferation of cases against Gandhi a vendetta. ‘This is pure political vendetta, filing suits everywhere to bog him down. But our trust in the judiciary is absolute, and we’re solidly united with him,’ she asserted.
Background reveals the suit was lodged by former BJP cooperative bank chair Vijay Mishra after Gandhi’s May 8, 2018, Bengaluru presser. A January 6 hearing saw Gandhi’s absence excused due to Kerala travel, per advocate Kashi Prasad Shukla’s submission.
As Gandhi navigates this chapter, Congress portrays it as routine judicial process, vowing to honor every step while questioning the timing and intent behind such pursuits.