Rahul Gandhi's British Citizenship: Dr. Subramanian Swamy's Role and the Latest from Delhi High Court
In a legal saga that has captured national attention, BJP leader Dr. Subramanian Swamy has been at the forefront of challenging the citizenship status of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The crux of the matter revolves around Gandhi holding British citizenship alongside his Indian citizenship, potentially violating Indian law. Dr. Subramanian Swamy's Role: Dr. Subramanian Swamy, known for his legal battles, filed a public interest litigation (PIL) in the Delhi High Court. Dr. Swamy's contention is based on documents that show Rahul Gandhi as a British citizen in the records of Backops Limited, a company registered in the UK. These documents include annual returns from 2005 and 2006, where Gandhi's nationality was listed as British, and even in the company's dissolution application in 2009. Dr. Swamy argues that these declarations violate Article 9 of the Indian Constitution, which stipulates that no person can be a citizen of India if they voluntarily acquire citizenship ...