A Delhi court is scheduled to hear a criminal revision petition on Saturday against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi in connection with allegations related to inclusion of her name in the electoral roll before acquiring Indian citizenship.
The matter pertains to claims that Sonia Gandhi’s name was entered in the New Delhi constituency electoral roll in 1980, while she officially obtained Indian citizenship in April 1983. The petitioner has alleged that this constitutes an irregularity, as only citizens are eligible to be enrolled in the electoral roll.
According to the petition, her name was included in the electoral roll in 1980, removed in 1982, and re-entered in 1983. The sequence of these entries has been described as suspicious, with a request for an investigation into the matter.
The previous hearing in the case took place on March 30 at the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi, where proceedings were adjourned after partial arguments. The court granted additional time to the defence to present its submissions and scheduled the next hearing for April 18. Arguments on behalf of the petitioner have been completed, while the defence submissions are ongoing. During the hearing on Saturday, the defence is expected to continue its arguments, following which the court may decide the next course of action.
The criminal revision petition has been filed by advocate Vikas Tripathi, who has sought registration of an FIR and a detailed investigation into the matter. He has argued that inclusion of a person’s name in the electoral roll prior to acquiring citizenship may constitute a violation of law and requires an impartial probe.
The case involves legal questions related to citizenship and electoral eligibility. Under Indian law, only citizens are permitted to be included in the electoral roll and to vote in elections. The court’s decision will be based on the arguments and evidence presented by all parties.
