New Delhi, September 26, 2025: Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, suffered a legal setback today when the Allahabad High Court dismissed his petition in connection with a case related to his alleged controversial remarks about the Sikh community during his U.S. visit.
Justice Sameer Jain’s single-judge bench delivered the verdict, which had been reserved on September 3 after hearing arguments from all sides. With this ruling, it is now clear that the case against Rahul Gandhi will proceed in the MP-MLA Court in Varanasi.
What Was the Controversial Remark?
The controversy dates back to September 2024, when Rahul Gandhi, during a program in the U.S., allegedly made provocative remarks questioning whether Sikhs in India could wear turbans, keep the religio