In a moment of respite for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, a Jharkhand court granted him Rahul Gandhi bail on August 6, 2025, in a defamation case tied to alleged remarks against Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a 2018 rally in Chaibasa. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha appeared before the MP-MLA court at 10:55 AM, following a Jharkhand High Court directive, and walked away with conditional bail, lifting the spirits of his supporters.
Details of The Case
The case, filed by Pratap Kumar, accuses Gandhi of making defamatory statements to tarnish Shah’s reputation. Gandhi’s legal team, led by counsel Pranav Daripa, vowed to push forward with the trial, expressing confidence in their defense. The Congress leader’s visit to Jharkhand, coinciding with the funeral of former Chief Minister Shibu Soren, saw him arrive by helicopter at a makeshift helipad in Chaibasa, amid tight security.
Public Opinion on Rahul Gandhi Bail
X posts reflect a polarized mood, with some users hailing Gandhi’s resilience against what they call “political vendettas,” while others criticize him, echoing sentiments like those from BJP MP Anurag Thakur, who recently labeled Gandhi as opposing national interests. The case, initially filed in Ranchi and moved to Chaibasa in 2021, underscores the ongoing legal challenges Gandhi faces as a prominent opposition voice.
For now, the Rahul Gandhi bail offers a brief reprieve, but the road to clearing his name remains fraught with tension.
Published in SouthAsianDesk, August 6th, 2025
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