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Rahul Gandhi slams FIR on woman over PM remarks
NDTV··31 Jul
Rahul Gandhi on July 31 attacked the Centre over a police case against 25 year old Ruchika Singh for allegedly abusive language against PM Modi at the July 23 CJP protest at Jantar Mantar. A Zero FIR registered in Noida was transferred to Delhi Police. CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said criminal prosecution over objectionable language is unacceptable.
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What It Means For You
- Young protesters who spoke at Jantar Mantar may note Rahul Gandhi's warning that criminal cases and account takedowns will not silence Gen Z over NEET grievances.
- Ruchika Singh, 25, booked for July 23 remarks can follow whether Delhi Police proceed after the Zero FIR moved from Noida to Parliament Street station.
- Social media users posting during CJP protests should know Delhi Police also issued notices to platforms over abusive content targeting the Prime Minister.
What's Happening
- Rahul Gandhi on July 31 attacked the Centre over a police case against 25 year old Ruchika Singh for allegedly abusive language against PM Modi at the July 23 CJP protest.
- Gandhi posted that the government cannot threaten Gen Z into silence after July 20 policing and FIRs against protesters.
- CJP spokesperson Saurav Das said derogatory language may warrant civil defamation but criminal prosecution of protesters is unacceptable.
Ruchika Singh Named In Zero FIR
- A Zero FIR was registered at Noida Expressway police station on July 29 and transferred to Delhi for action over Jantar Mantar slogans.
- The Delhi government said no legal action will be taken against arrested protesters except those with criminal antecedents, a key CJP demand.
- Das urged young protesters to choose words carefully while condemning police use of criminal machinery for political ends.
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