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Rahul Gandhi slams FIR on woman over PM remarks
NDTV··31 Jul
Rahul Gandhi on July 31 criticised the Centre over a police case against Ruchika Singh, 25, for allegedly abusive remarks about PM Modi at the CJP protest on July 23. A Zero FIR was filed in Noida on July 30 and transferred to Parliament Street. CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said defamation suits are acceptable but criminal prosecution is not.
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What It Means For You
- Young protesters posting critical content about political leaders may face criminal cases even after Delhi government amnesty assurances for NEET demonstrators.
- Women participating in street protests should know Ruchika Singh, 25, was booked after remarks at Jantar Mantar on July 23.
- Anyone commenting online can note CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said defamation suits are acceptable but criminal prosecution for language alone is not.
What's Happening
- Rahul Gandhi on July 31 attacked the Centre over a police case against 25 year old Ruchika Singh for allegedly abusive remarks about PM Modi at the CJP protest on July 23.
- A Zero FIR was registered at Noida Expressway police station on July 30 and transferred to Parliament Street in Delhi.
- CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said objectionable language may warrant defamation action but not criminal prosecution of protesters.
Zero FIR From Noida To Delhi
- The complaint stated Singh's comments insulted the dignity of the Prime Minister's office and could disturb public peace.
- Gandhi posted that the government cannot threaten Gen Z into silence after protest crackdowns and account curbs.
- The Delhi government separately said on July 30 it would not pursue cases against NEET protesters except those with criminal antecedents.
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