Allahabad High Court Orders Investigation into Rahul Gandhi's Alleged Dual Citizenship
Allahabad High Court Orders Case Against Rahul Gandhi In Dual Citizenship Case
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The Allahabad High Court's Lucknow Bench has ordered an investigation into allegations that Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in India's Lok Sabha, holds dual citizenship. The inquiry follows a petition from a BJP worker claiming that Gandhi's British citizenship disqualifies him from holding office in India.
- 01The Allahabad High Court has directed an investigation into Rahul Gandhi's alleged dual citizenship.
- 02The inquiry may be conducted by the Uttar Pradesh government or a central agency.
- 03The case stems from a petition filed by a BJP worker challenging a previous court ruling.
- 04The petitioner claims to have documents proving Gandhi's British citizenship.
- 05The case has been transferred from Rae Bareli to Lucknow for further proceedings.
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The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has ordered an investigation into allegations against Rahul Gandhi (Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha) regarding dual citizenship. This decision follows a petition from S Vignesh Shishir, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker, who challenged a January 28 ruling by a special MP/MLA court in Lucknow that dismissed his request for a First Information Report (FIR) against Gandhi. The lower court ruled it lacked jurisdiction over citizenship matters. The petitioner, a resident of Karnataka, claims to possess documents and emails from the British government indicating that Rahul Gandhi is a British citizen, which he argues renders Gandhi ineligible to contest elections in India. The case was initially filed in Rae Bareli before being transferred to Lucknow on December 17, 2025, where the high court is now overseeing the matter.
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The investigation could affect Rahul Gandhi's political career and eligibility to contest elections in India, impacting the Congress party's position in the Lok Sabha.
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