High Court Orders FIR Against Rahul Gandhi in Dual Citizenship Controversy

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has mandated filing an FIR against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi concerning an alleged dual citizenship scenario.

This decisive move permits the state government to transfer the matter to any central agency for a thorough investigation, following allegations presented by petitioner S Vignesh Shishir, a BJP worker from Karnataka.

The initial petition was dismissed by a special court, yet the high court found sufficient cause for inquiry into allegations, including Gandhi's alleged acknowledgment of UK citizenship and involvement with M/S Backops Ltd. Detailed records suggest possible dual voting entries across India and the UK, prompting judicial review.

(With inputs from agencies.)