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A Bareilly court has summoned Congress leader and Member of Parliament, Rahul Gandhi, to appear before it on January 7, following remarks he made regarding the Economic Survey during the Lok Sabha elections.

 

The remarks, which have sparked controversy, were made by Gandhi during the election campaign, where he claimed that despite a high percentage of weaker sections in the population, the property they own is quite low.

 

The case was brought before the court by Pankaj Pathak, the Mandal president of the All India Hindu Mahasangh, who initially filed a plea in August requesting the registration of a case against Gandhi.

 

The plea was rejected by the MLA-MP Court/CJM Court on August 27. However, Pathak then filed a revision petition in the Sessions Court, which led to the court issuing the summons.

 

Advocate Virendra Pal Gupta, representing Pathak, argued that Gandhi’s statements were inflammatory. He claimed that by stating, "despite the percentage of weaker sections being high, the percentage of property they own is quite low.

 

If this remains the case, then those with a higher population can demand more property," Gandhi was attempting to provoke tensions among the economically weaker sections of society. Gupta suggested that the Congress leader's words were intended to create class divisions for political gain.

 

This case highlights the ongoing tension between political figures and the courts regarding public statements made during election campaigns. Gandhi’s remarks are being scrutinised for their potential to incite hostility and division among different social classes, a claim that the court will now examine.

 

The outcome of this case could have significant implications for how political leaders address sensitive social issues during their campaigns, especially when making statements that may be interpreted as stoking divisiveness.

 

As of now, Gandhi is required to appear in court on January 7 to answer for his statements, which have already ignited a political debate. This summons adds to the ongoing scrutiny surrounding the Congress leader's comments, which many feel were aimed at deepening social divisions for electoral advantage.

 

The court proceedings are expected to attract significant attention, given the high-profile nature of the case and the political figure involved.