Defamation case of Rs 100 crore filed against AAP MP Sanjay Singh, know the whole matter

The troubles of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh seem to be increasing again. Sulakshana Sawant, wife of Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, has filed a defamation suit of Rs 100 crore against him. In this case, a Goa court has issued a notice to Sanjay Singh. Let us know what this matter is and why this case was filed.

What statement did Sanjay Singh give?

Recently Sanjay Singh addressed a press conference in Delhi. During this, he took the name of Sulakshana Sawant in Goa’s cash-for-job scam and made serious allegations against her. Regarding this statement of Sanjay Singh, Sulakshana Sawant called it false and insulting.

Rs 100 crore defamation case

Sulakshana Sawant has filed a defamation suit of Rs 100 crore against Sanjay Singh in the court of Civil Judge Senior Division in Bicholim, North Goa. He alleged that Sanjay Singh’s statement has caused serious damage to his and his family’s image.

Notice issued by the court

• While hearing this case, the court has issued notice to Sanjay Singh.
• Sanjay Singh has been asked to file his reply in the court by January 10, 2025.
• BJP spokesperson Giriraj Pai Vernekar said that after filing the case, the court directed Sanjay Singh to clarify his statement.

Sulakshana Sawant’s demand from the court

Sulakshana Sawant has made the following demands from the court in her complaint:

1. Sanjay Singh should apologize:
   • Sanjay Singh should be directed to publish a public apology.
   • It should be made clear that the statements, videos and articles given by him are false and not based on facts.
2. Ban on making statements on social media:
   • Sanjay Singh should be instructed not to make any derogatory statement on social media platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
   • Any such statement should be prevented from being spread publicly.

political impact of the case

This matter is gaining momentum not only legally but also politically. Political tension has increased between AAP and BJP regarding Sanjay Singh’s statement.

• Even before this, Sanjay Singh has been giving sharp statements against BJP many times.
• On the other hand, BJP is taking a strict stand in this matter and is calling it a conspiracy to tarnish its image.