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RSS defamation case, 2014: Rahul Gandhi appears in Bhiwandi court, names Sapkal as new guarantor | Mumbai News

RSS defamation case, 2014: Rahul Gandhi appears in Bhiwandi court, names Sapkal as new guarantor | Mumbai News

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2 min readMumbaiUpdated: Feb 21, 2026 06:27 PM IST LEADER OF the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday appeared before the Bhiwandi magistrate court to furnish a fresh surety in a 2014 criminal defamation case filed by an RSS activist. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Rahul presented Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee chief Harshwardhan Sapkal as his new guarantor after his earlier surety, former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil Chakurkar, passed away in December last year. The court had directed Rahul to remain personally present to complete the formalities related to the new surety. After Sapkal’s surety was submitted, Rahul signed the bond. His counsel said the appearance was largely procedural and required due to the change in surety. The case stems from a speech Rahul delivered during the 2014 Lok Sabha election campaign at Sonale village in Bhiwandi taluka, where he allegedly stated that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) was behind the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. Following the speech, RSS activist Rajesh Kunte filed a private complaint under Section 500 (defamation) of the …

Govt not serious about winter session, violating Vidarbha Agreement: Sapkal

Govt not serious about winter session, violating Vidarbha Agreement: Sapkal

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Maharashtra Congress President Harshwardhan Sapkal on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led–Mahayuti Government of showing “complete disregard” for the winter session in Nagpur by limiting it to just one week and violating the long-standing Vidarbha Agreement. He alleged that despite serious issues concerning farmers, workers, unemployment, law and order, corruption and women’s safety, the government had avoided meaningful discussion. Speaking to the media at the Nagpur Assembly complex, Sapkal said the ruling alliance displayed “no seriousness” towards the functioning of the legislature. “Instead of addressing crucial public concerns, the House is busy discussing catching dogs and releasing leopards. This shows the government’s priorities,” he said. Sapkal further alleged that corruption had surged under the BJP–Mahayuti regime. “Every day, new cases of corruption are coming to light. Money is flowing unchecked. Corruption has become the government’s motto. The journey from ‘na khaunga, na khane dunga’ has now reached ‘mil baat ke khayenge’,” he said, demanding a white paper on corruption in Maharashtra and a full debate in the legislature. He criticised the ruling party …

Mumbai Police snooping on me: Harshavardhan Sapkal says third incident after he took over state Congress chief | Mumbai News

Mumbai Police snooping on me: Harshavardhan Sapkal says third incident after he took over state Congress chief | Mumbai News

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Maharashtra Congress chief Harshavardhan Sapkal on Friday alleged that the Mumbai Police was snooping on him on the instructions of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the Home portfolio. “On Friday morning, a police official in a civil dress barged into the Sarvodaya Ashram. I have been staying in the Ashram since I became Maharashtra Congress chief. The officer entered my bedroom and started questioning me,” said Sapkal, adding that this was the third incident of snooping on him since he took over the reigns of the Maharashtra Congress. Sapkal said the official started asking him whether he was going to address a press conference and whether journalists had come to meet him. “Is this how Opposition leaders are being snooped? Earlier, it was Pegasus where phones were tapped and now, the police are being sent inside the bedrooms of Opposition leaders,” he alleged. Story continues below this ad According to the Congress leader, he called the Gaondevi police station, as the person told him that he was following orders from the higher ups. …

Cong leader Sapkal claims farmer couple committed suicide; targets govt policies

Cong leader Sapkal claims farmer couple committed suicide; targets govt policies

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Maharashtra Congress president Harshvardhan Sapkal has claimed that a young farmer couple in Parbhani committed suicide and blamed the government`s “anti-farmer” policies for their death. Due to the falling prices of agricultural products, the debt burden on farmers is increasing. In addition, the “false promise” of farm loan waiver has made the indebted farmers even more disappointed, Sapkal further claimed in a post on X on Saturday night. This is a terrible “deception” committed by the Devendra Fadnavis government on farmers, the Congress leader charged. The suicide of Sachin Balaji Jadhav and his seven months pregnant wife Jyotsna Sachin Jadhav, a young farmer couple from Malsonna (Parbhani), is a “murder”, Sapkal alleged and blamed the government`s “anti-farmer” policies for their death. “I condemn the government for taking the lives of farmers,” he said.  This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the …

Harshwardhan Sapkal replaces Nana Patole as new Maharashtra Congress chief

Harshwardhan Sapkal replaces Nana Patole as new Maharashtra Congress chief

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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday appointed Harshwardhan Sapkal as the new chief of the party`s Maharashtra unit with immediate effect, replacing Nana Patole. The Congress chief also approved the appointment of Vijay Namdevrao Wadettiwar as the leader of the Congress Legislative Party in Maharashtra with immediate effect. Sapkal was a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from 2014 to 2019, representing the Buldhana Assembly Constituency in Maharashtra. “The Congress President has appointed Harshwardhan Sapkal as the president of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee with immediate effect. The party appreciates the contributions of the outgoing president Nana Patole,” a statement from All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal said. Patole had tendered his resignation after the party`s rout in the Maharashtra Assembly Elections where the Maha Vikas Aghadi failed to form its government and lost badly to the ruling Mahayuti alliance of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).  This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of …

Harshwardhan Sapkal replaces Nana Patole as Maharashtra Congress chief – India TV

Harshwardhan Sapkal replaces Nana Patole as Maharashtra Congress chief – India TV

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Image Source : INDIA TV Harshwardhan Sapkal (L) and Nana Patole (R) Maharashtra Congress chief: The Congress on Thursday appointed Harshwardhan Sapkal as the new Maharashtra unit president, replacing senior leader Nana Patole, who stepped down, taking moral responsibility for the party’s defeat in the November 2024 Assembly elections. Party president Mallikarjun Kharge appointed Sapkal as the President of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee with immediate effect. In an official statement, AICC General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal said, “Congress President has appointed Shri Harshwardhan Sapkal as the President of the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee with immediate effect. The party appreciates the contributions of the outgoing President, Shri Nana Patole.” Harshwardhan Sapkal served as an MLA from 2014 to 2019, representing the Buldhana Assembly Constituency in Maharashtra. He is known to be close to Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. Vijay Namdevrao Wadettiwar as Leader of the Congress Legislative Party The Congress also informed that Kharge has approved the appointment of Vijay Namdevrao Wadettiwar as the Leader of the Congress Legislative Party in …