Dispute over Rahul Gandhi's citizenship: Home Ministry preparing for major action in High Court
A petition regarding Rahul Gandhi's alleged British citizenship was heard in the Allahabad High Court. The central government has informed the court that it is being considered and its position on the issue of cancellation of citizenship will be clarified on December 19. The case started with a PIL filed by S Vignesh Shishir of Karnataka, in which British citizenship was claimed on Rahul Gandhi. The High Court has directed the Home Ministry to give clarification on this issue.
INDC Network: New Delhi: The Allahabad High Court on Monday heard the controversy over the citizenship of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The central government informed the High Court that it is actively considering the matter and will clarify its position in the court on December 19.
What is the matter?
S Vignesh Shishir of Karnataka has demanded cancellation of Rahul Gandhi's Indian citizenship, claiming that he has British citizenship. Shishir has made this claim on the basis of confidential documents and thorough investigation. He filed a PIL in September 2024 demanding a Union Home Ministry and CBI investigation.
Earlier, while dismissing the petition in July 2024, the court had directed the petitioner to complain to the competent authority under the Citizenship Act. However, when no action was taken despite complaining twice, Shishir filed the petition again.
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High Court's direction and Centre's stand
The court sought clarification from the Home Ministry on the matter. Deputy Solicitor General SB Pandey informed the court that the ministry is considering the issue. The central government said that it will inform the court of its decision on December 19.
This controversy became more serious when this petition was heard in the Lucknow High Court bench in October. Now the Centre's stand is awaited in this matter.
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