Congress Celebrates Supreme Court's Bail Decision for Pawan Khera Amid Allegations of Harassment
Congress welcomes SC relief to Pawan Khera, accuses Assam govt of harassment
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The Indian National Congress party praised the Supreme Court's decision to grant anticipatory bail to spokesperson Pawan Khera in a defamation case linked to allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife. Congress accused the Assam government of harassment, asserting that the inquiry could have proceeded without Khera's arrest.
- 01The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera, a spokesperson for the Congress party.
- 02Khera faced allegations of defamation related to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife.
- 03Congress accused the Assam government of intimidation, sending 60 police personnel to Khera's home.
- 04Congress parliamentarian Abhishek Singhvi criticized the need for arrest in such inquiries.
- 05The Supreme Court's remarks on the Assam CM's conduct were highlighted as significant.
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The Indian National Congress party welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to grant anticipatory bail to Pawan Khera, who is embroiled in a defamation case concerning allegations against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife. Congress parliamentarian Abhishek Singhvi, who represented Khera in court, condemned the Assam government's actions, stating that sending 60 police personnel to Khera's residence was an attempt to intimidate him. Singhvi emphasized that inquiries into such allegations could be conducted without resorting to arrest. He also urged the Assam Chief Minister to reflect on the Supreme Court's observations regarding his conduct, suggesting that it may not be appropriate for someone in a constitutional position to act in such a manner. The Congress party views the Supreme Court's ruling as a significant victory against what they perceive as state-sponsored harassment.
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This ruling may encourage other political figures facing similar allegations to challenge government actions perceived as harassment.
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