Case registered against BJP councillor Sreelekha over remarks against Rahul Gandhi

Economic Times - Oct 16, 2026

Police filed a case against R Sreelekha after her controversial remarks about Rahul Gandhi at a BJP event. Sreelekha criticized Gandhi's conduct and compared it to drug influence, which sparked backlash from Congress leaders. A complaint was lodged by Congress leader K S Sabarinadhan, prompting police action in Kollam district. They plan to review video evidence from the event as part of the investigation.

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