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Rahul Gandhi to appear before Uttar Pradesh's special MP-MLA court on Oct 26
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 04:37 AM
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Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is expected to appear before the special MP‑MLA court in Uttar Pradesh on October 26, according to reports.
Rahul Gandhi, a senior figure in the Indian National Congress, is slated to attend a hearing before the special MP‑MLA court set up in Uttar Pradesh. The court, established to address alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct by elected representatives, has scheduled his appearance for October 26.
Sources familiar with the matter indicated that the summons relates to complaints filed during the recent election cycle, though specific charges have not been disclosed publicly. Gandhi's legal team is expected to be present, and the hearing will likely focus on procedural aspects rather than substantive adjudication.
The development follows a series of legal challenges faced by political leaders across the country, underscoring the heightened scrutiny of electoral conduct ahead of upcoming state elections. Observers note that the outcome of the hearing could set a precedent for how similar cases are handled in the future.
Sources familiar with the matter indicated that the summons relates to complaints filed during the recent election cycle, though specific charges have not been disclosed publicly. Gandhi's legal team is expected to be present, and the hearing will likely focus on procedural aspects rather than substantive adjudication.
The development follows a series of legal challenges faced by political leaders across the country, underscoring the heightened scrutiny of electoral conduct ahead of upcoming state elections. Observers note that the outcome of the hearing could set a precedent for how similar cases are handled in the future.