Archive · 8 Sep 2026
BJP Leader Gaurav Bhatia Sues CJP Leaders Over Controversial Post
Gaurav Bhatia says two CJP leaders shared a false graphic about him.
He has taken them to the Delhi High Court and is asking for ₹2 crore.
He also wanted the posts removed and an apology.
Saurav Das later deleted one post but did not apologize.
Das said he had been told the graphic might have been made with artificial intelligence.
He also challenged BJP leaders to repeat the alleged statement themselves.
The argument involves claims about Swatantra Bhardwaj and protests by the CJP.
The court is expected to examine the dispute using evidence and legal arguments.
BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia filed a defamation suit in the Delhi High Court against CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka.
Bhatia is seeking ₹2 crore in damages and says the case will rely on facts, evidence and the rule of law.
The dispute began after a graphic attributed controversial remarks about Swatantrata Bhardwaj to Bhatia.
Bhatia called the graphic fake and demanded its removal and an unconditional apology within 24 hours.
Das deleted the post but did not apologize, while saying he had been told the graphic may have been AI-generated.
- Who
- BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia, and CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka.
- What
- Bhatia filed a ₹2 crore defamation suit over a controversial graphic and related social-media posts.
- When
- The graphic was posted on September 5; Bhatia said the case would be listed for hearing the following day after his September 8 announcement.
- Where
- The Delhi High Court; the posts circulated on X.
- Why
- Bhatia says the graphic falsely attributed defamatory remarks to him and sought its removal and an unconditional apology.
Gaurav Bhatia's Position
Saurav Das's Position
Nature of the graphic
Gaurav Bhatia's Position
Bhatia called the graphic fake and said allegations had crossed the line into defamation.
Saurav Das's Position
Das said he had been told the graphic may have been generated using artificial intelligence.
Response demanded
Gaurav Bhatia's Position
Bhatia demanded that the posts be removed and that an unconditional apology be issued.
Saurav Das's Position
Das deleted the post but did not issue an apology, and challenged BJP leaders to repeat the alleged statement themselves.
How the dispute should be resolved
Gaurav Bhatia's Position
Bhatia said the matter should be decided in court through facts, evidence and the rule of law rather than social-media exchanges.
Saurav Das's Position
Das questioned why BJP leaders were not commenting on the controversy involving Swatantra Bhardwaj and referred to an FIR filed by ally Chirag Paswan.
- Plaintiff
- Gaurav Bhatia
- Defendants
- Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Damages sought
- ₹2 crore
- Disputed content
- A graphic attributing controversial remarks about Swatantra Bhardwaj to Bhatia
- Post status
- Das deleted the post after 83 minutes, according to Bhatia
- Apology
- Bhatia said no unconditional apology had been issued