Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has responded to the Rouse Avenue Court, dismissing allegations of fraudulent inclusion in the voter list before acquiring Indian citizenship as politically motivated and lacking merit. Gandhi’s detailed reply challenges the accusations, labeling them as based on incorrect and unsubstantiated facts. The case is set for a hearing on February 21, following a revision petition filed by advocate Vikas Tripathi against a Magistrate Court order from September 2025.
Gandhi refuted the claims made in the petition, emphasizing their baselessness and political agenda. She defended her actions, stating that matters of citizenship fall under the Central government’s jurisdiction, while voter list issues are within the Election Commission’s authority. Gandhi criticized the lack of credible evidence supporting the allegations and deemed the revision petition as lacking substance and factual basis.
Advocate Tripathi’s plea questions the circumstances surrounding Gandhi’s voter list inclusion and subsequent removal in 1982. It raises concerns about the authenticity of documents used for her 1980 electoral rolls entry, suggesting possible forgery. In response, Gandhi reiterated the unfounded nature of the allegations, emphasizing the misleading interpretations of facts and defending the legality of her actions and the lower court’s decisions.
