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Defamation case : Rahul Gandhi appears in Bhiwanti court, hearing adjourned

| | Jan 30, 2017, at 09:07 pm
Bhiwandi, Maharashtra,Jan 30 (IBNS) : Congress leader Rahul Gandhi On Monday appeared in a Bhiwandi court in Maharashtra in connection with the defamation case filed against him for allegedly accusing the RSS with the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi.

According to reports, the case was adjourned. The next hearing is scheduled for March 3.

While coming out of the court, Gandhi said his fight is against those who are trying to wipe out Gandhiji's legacy.

The Congress leader has been accused of defaming the RSS, ruling BJP's ideological mentor, with his  comments at a rally before the 2014 election blaming the organisation for Gandhi's assassination in 1948.

During his last appearance in November, Gandhi was granted bail.

Rahul came to Bhiwandi on way to Goa for electioneering.

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