Political Firestorm: Kejriwal's Defamation Trial and BJP's Retort

The Supreme Court has permitted the trial of AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal in a defamation case concerning remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's educational qualifications. BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad criticized Kejriwal's past apologies and connected his actions with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who also faces similar charges.

The Supreme Court's ruling has cleared legal obstacles for AAP's Arvind Kejriwal to be tried in a defamation case. This case stems from Kejriwal's remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's educational credentials, which the BJP has called defamatory.

BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad accused Kejriwal of a history of irresponsible behavior and frequent apologies to political figures like Arun Jaitley and Nitin Gadkari for past defamatory comments. He also drew a parallel with Congress's Rahul Gandhi, who faces similar legal battles.

The development unfolds amid broader political tensions, with BJP rejecting opposition views on recent India-China relations and debates on domestic policies such as population control, highlighted by comments from regional leaders in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

(With inputs from agencies.)