In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India on April 25, 2025, pulled up Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his remarks about Veer Savarkar, the prominent Hindutva ideologue, and a figure venerated by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The court convicted Rahul Gandhi, questioning his understanding of India's historical context and his treatment of freedom fighters. The Court emphasized that Mahatma Gandhi had shown respect for Veer Savarkar, and even Indira Gandhi, former Prime Minister and Rahul Gandhi's grandmother, had written to him, suggesting a deeper appreciation of Savarkar's contribution.

The Supreme Court further warned Rahul Gandhi not to make irresponsible statements about figures who are part of India's freedom struggle, stressing the importance of understanding the historical background before making such public remarks. The Court’s remarks are a reminder of the sensitive nature of statements regarding figures considered to be instrumental in the country’s fight for independence.

In the wake of his remarks on Veer Savarkar, a defamation case was filed against Rahul Gandhi in Lucknow by a local lawyer, claiming that his statements were intended to promote enmity. This led to a summons being issued by a Lucknow court. However, Rahul Gandhi challenged the summons in the Allahabad High Court, which refused to quash the order. Subsequently, the Congress leader approached the Supreme Court, seeking to stay the defamation case.

The Supreme Court in its ruling on April 25, 2025, stayed the summons issued by the Lucknow court, providing temporary relief to Rahul Gandhi. However, it did not shy away from reprimanding him for his comments. The Court cautioned Gandhi to refrain from making disrespectful statements on national figures, especially those linked to the country’s freedom movement, unless he possessed a thorough understanding of their historical significance.

The ruling from the top court underscores the tension between the Congress party and the BJP over ideological figures like Veer Savarkar, who continues to be a controversial figure in Indian politics. While the BJP regards Savarkar as a freedom fighter and a martyr, some Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, have often criticized his legacy.

This latest development adds another layer to the ongoing political discourse in India, where debates about the interpretation of historical figures and their role in India’s independence movement continue to stir intense emotions and political divides. The Court’s decision may have broader implications for the discourse on freedom fighters and their historical legacy in contemporary India.

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