Kerala CM slams FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday condemned the lodging of an FIR against Congress Member of Parliament Rahul Gandhi, characterizing the move as an assault on constitutional rights and democratic principles.

Vijayan, whose Left Democratic Front government leads the state, voiced concern over what he termed the weaponization of the criminal justice system for political purposes. He expressed solidarity with Gandhi and the broader opposition, arguing that such actions undermine the foundations of democratic governance.

The FIR against Gandhi has sparked significant political backlash across opposition parties, with several state leaders and national figures questioning the timing and motivations behind the registration. The Congress has dismissed the case as politically motivated persecution by the ruling dispensation at the Centre.

The development comes amid intensifying political tensions between the central government and opposition parties over various legislative and administrative matters. Constitutional experts have noted that such disputes increasingly test the independence of law enforcement agencies in carrying out their duties without political influence.