As Gandhi emerged from court after recording his statement, Congress supporters chanted his name. Gandhi entered the Sultanpur court around 10.40 AM and left after recording statements around 11.15 AM. Congress chief Ajay Rai said after the court hearing, Gandhi left for Lucknow and from there he would fly back to Delhi. Ahead of the court hearing, some local Congress leaders had put up posters in Sultanpur that read 'Satyamev Jayate' (truth always triumphs). On July 26, 2024, Gandhi recorded his statement before the court, claiming innocence and terming the case a political conspiracy.

Source: Mint February 20, 2026 12:21 UTC