Rahul Gandhi defamation case: Gandhi murder, Godse links raised in court

In a defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, allegations involving Mahatma Gandhi's assassination and links to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) were raised in court. Satyaki Savarkar, during cross-examination, confirmed that his granduncle Nathuram Godse indeed assassinated Gandhi on January 30, 1948. Satyaki alleged that Rahul Gandhi had falsely accused VD Savarkar of writing a book stating he and his friends felt delighted by beating up a Muslim.

Satyaki's father and mother were brothers and sister of Nathuram and Gopal Godse, respectively. Rahul Gandhi's lawyer requested details about the accused in Gandhi's assassination and questioned the relevance of the RSS in the defamation case. The court's inquiry on May 27, 2024, confirmed Rahul Gandhi's defamatory remarks against Savarkar during a speech in London on March 5, 2023.

Rahul Gandhi has pleaded not guilty, and Satyaki has requested the court to obtain voice samples of Rahul Gandhi, citing concerns about his security during a visit to Pune on August 22.