FIRs filed against Rahul Gandhi in Chhattisgarh for allegedly hurting Sikh sentiments | India News – Times of India
Three FIRs have been registered against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Chhattisgarh for allegedly making remarks that hurt the religious sentiments of the Sikh community during his recent visit to the US, police said on Friday. The complaints were lodged by BJP leaders, accusing Gandhi of disrespecting Sikh traditions.The first two cases were filed on Thursday at Civil Lines police stations in Raipur and Bilaspur districts, while a third FIR was registered on Friday at Kotwali police station in Durg.Gandhi has been booked under sections 299 (intentional insult to religious beliefs) and 302 (hurting religious feelings) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.The complaints stem from Gandhi's remarks during an address in Herndon, Virginia, on September 9, where he questioned whether Sikhs would be a...