Mumbai: Congress President Rahul Gandhi arrived in Mumbai this morning ahead of a hearing at a magistrate court in Bhiwandi, Thane, in a criminal defamation case filed against him for his alleged remarks against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideological mentor of the BJP. The case was filed against Mr Gandhi over his alleged statement at an election rally in March, 2014, where
he linked the RSS to Mahatma Gandhi's assassination. The court is likely to frame charges against the Congress chief in the defamation case, news agency PTI reported citing Narayan Iyer, a criminal lawyer from Bhiwandi appearing for Rahul Gandhi.
Mr Gandhi will also address the Congress booth workers later in the day.
Here are the updates on the hearing in the defamation case against Rahul Gandhi:
Jun 12, 2018 16:40 (IST)
Rahul Gandhi welcomed with a Shiv Murti at Congress booth workers meeting.
Jun 12, 2018 13:07 (IST)
Rahul Gandhi also took a swipe at PM Modi's radio programme 'Mann ki Baat' and said the prime minister does not speak about 'kaam ki baat' like providing employment to youth or safeguarding farmers.
Jun 12, 2018 12:40 (IST)
Let the BJP and RSS slap as many cases as they want against me, we will fight them and win: Rahul Gandhi outside Bhiwandi court.
Jun 12, 2018 12:12 (IST)
The next date of hearing is August 10, says news agency ANI.
Jun 12, 2018 12:08 (IST)
Hoardings proclaiming Rahul Gandhi as the 'Future Prime Minister' had greeted him on the roads outside the Mumbai Airport to Thane as he was accorded a warm welcome by the senior Congress leaders.
Jun 12, 2018 11:31 (IST)
Rahul Gandhi has pleaded not guilty to the criminal defamation case. Charges have been framed under section IPC 499 and 500.
Jun 12, 2018 11:23 (IST)
Rahul Gandhi has admitted in court again that he said the things he is accused of. He had previously said, "I stand by each and every word. I will never take my words back."