A Delhi court is set to consider a criminal revision petition against Sonia Gandhi, the Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson, regarding her alleged wrongful inclusion in the electoral rolls before obtaining Indian citizenship. The petition challenges a previous court order that dismissed a complaint seeking a probe into the matter. Sonia Gandhi’s name reportedly appeared in the voter list in 1980, years before she officially became an Indian citizen in 1983, raising concerns of possible document forgery.
Special Judge Vishal Gogne has accepted the revision plea and issued notices to Sonia Gandhi and the Delhi Police for further proceedings. Sonia Gandhi has refuted the allegations, labeling them as politically motivated and lacking factual basis. She argues that citizenship issues fall under the Central government’s jurisdiction, while electoral roll disputes are within the Election Commission of India’s authority. The controversy has sparked political tensions, with BJP accusing Congress of electoral list manipulation, a claim that Congress denies.
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has questioned the evidence supporting the allegations, emphasizing that Sonia Gandhi only voted after becoming a citizen. She criticized the targeting of Sonia Gandhi, highlighting her lifelong dedication to serving the nation.
