Keralam CM condemns registration of FIR against Rahul Gandhi

Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has strongly condemned the registration of an FIR against Congress Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, by the Uttarakhand BJP government. Satheesan denounced the act as a direct challenge to the principles of democracy and constitutional values.

The political disagreement initiated by Gandhi, who raised serious concerns about a 'purification' ritual performed at Haldwani's Ramlila Ground following a rally by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, was met with an unnecessary legal response. Instead of addressing these issues, the government chose to register an FIR against Mr. Gandhi for voicing his demand for action.

In a statement, Satheesan emphasized that political disputes should be resolved politically and not through intimidation or misuse of the law. The Keralam government firmly opposes any attempts to criminalize dissent.