Rahul Gandhi Citizenship Row | 'Centre Competent Authority To Decide On The Issue': Allahabad HC, Posts Matter For March 24

The Allahabad High Court ruled that the central government is the competent authority to determine the citizenship status of Rahul Gandhi, amidst a controversy regarding his citizenship. The Court dismissed claims questioning his citizenship, affirming that such matters fall under the central government’s jurisdiction. The decision clarifies that questions of citizenship are to be decided by the designated authorities and not by individual petitions or forums. The Court’s ruling reinforces the role of government agencies in managing citizenship issues in India.