Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Congress Files Complaint Against Journalist Over Vote Theft Comments
The Congress party is taking legal action against journalist Shiv Aroor because they disagree with his comments about Rahul Gandhi's claims of vote tampering.
Aroor had pointed out that data used to support these claims was later found to be wrong, with the person who shared the data apologizing for the mistake.
The Congress party believes Aroor's statements are damaging to their reputation and Rahul Gandhi's and have filed a criminal complaint.
Congress filed a criminal complaint against journalist Shiv Aroor.
The complaint is in response to Aroor's comments on Rahul Gandhi's 'vote theft' allegations.
Aroor's comments were made on NDTV's 'India Matters' segment.
Aroor cited Sanjay Kumar's apology for publishing incorrect data used by Rahul Gandhi.
The complaint alleges defamation of the Congress party and Rahul Gandhi.
- Who
- Congress leader Pawan Khera, journalist Shiv Aroor, Sanjay Kumar, Rahul Gandhi
- What
- Congress filed a criminal complaint against journalist Shiv Aroor regarding his comments on Rahul Gandhi's 'vote theft' allegations.
- When
- August 22, 2025
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To address Aroor's comments that the Congress Party and Rahul Gandhi believe are defamatory.
Congress Party's Perspective
Journalist's Perspective
Defamation vs. Fact-Checking
Congress Party's Perspective
Claims made by journalist Shiv Aroor are defamatory and intended to undermine Rahul Gandhi's allegations.
Journalist's Perspective
Shiv Aroor cited apology from Sanjay Kumar to suggest Rahul Gandhi's allegations were based on incorrect data.
- Complaint Filed By
- Congress Party
- Against
- Shiv Aroor
- Allegation Addressed
- Defamation
- Context
- Aroor's comments on 'India Matters' NDTV segment
- Source of Incorrect Data
- Sanjay Kumar of CSDS
Sources
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