Rahul Gandhi's lawyer withdraws plea citing threat from Savarkar followers, sparking controversy and legal battle.
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's lawyer on Thursday (August 14, 2025) withdrew from a Pune court the plea claiming apprehension of threat to the Parliamentarian from followers of Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The lawyer Milind Pawar said the court has accepted withdrawal of the plea.
Earlier on Wednesday (August 13, 2025), hours after filing the plea, the lawyer said it was filed without Mr. Gandhi's consent and would be withdrawn.
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