MP/MLA court has summoned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for a December 16 appearance regarding a 2018 case. This case revolves around alleged derogatory remarks made against Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a Bengaluru conference. The complaint was lodged by Vijay Mishra, who was the BJP District Vice President at the time.

"I was the vice president of BJP when this incident happened. Rahul Gandhi had accused Amit Shah in Bengaluru that he is a murderer. When I heard these allegations, I felt very pained because I am a 33-year-old worker of the party. I filed a complaint regarding this through my lawyer and this continued for almost 5 years. Today the decision came in this," said Vijay Mishra.

Santosh Kumar Pandey, representing Vijay Mishra, mentioned that Congress MP Rahul Gandhi could face a maximum penalty of 2 years if substantial evidence is established against him.

"Congress leader Rahul Gandhi held a press conference in Bengaluru. About 5 years ago Amit Shah who is currently the Home Minister, objectionable remarks were made against him. On August 4, 2018, this case was filed in the District and Sessions Court of MP-MLA Court Sultanpur. On which on Monday, Judge Yogesh Kumar Yadav of MP MLA Court Sultanpur has summoned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on December 16. This statement came from Rahul Gandhi during the Karnataka elections in Bengaluru in 2018," said Santosh Kumar Pandey.

"When the information came through social media and TV news channels, the then District Vice President of BJP, Vijay Mishra had filed a complaint. Statements of three witnesses were taken in the complaint. He (Rahul Gandhi) can be given a maximum punishment of 2 years in this entire case if sufficient evidence is found against him. Either Rahul Gandhi should appear in the court and get his bail and if he does not come then the court can take action against him," he added.