Indian YouTuber, vlogger, and social media activist Dhruv Rathee is well-known for his videos that tackle political, social, and environmental concerns. As of June 2024, he has over 28.7 million members spread throughout his channels, with a total of 4.86 billion views on his videos. Rathee is noted for his anti-establishment views, which he frequently expresses in his content.
His videos frequently go viral, greatly impacting Indian political debate and stirring up a great deal of controversy. Many leaders from the ruling BJP despise him due to his outspoken critiques. Similarly, BJP politician Suresh Karamshi Nakhua has launched a defamation lawsuit against Rathee. Recently, a Delhi court summoned him in relation to this case, sparking widespread speculation about his potential arrest.
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Why has Suresh Nakhua filed a defamation case against Dhruv Rathee?
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) politician Suresh Karamshi Nakhua filed a defamation lawsuit. In it, the Delhi court summoned YouTuber Dhruv Rathee. The BJP’s Mumbai unit spokesperson, Nakhua, said that Rathee had disparaged him in a YouTube video titled “My Final Reply to Godi YouTubers.”
Rathee supposedly branded Nakhua a “violent and abusive troll” without a “rhyme or reason” in the aforementioned video, which was published on July 7. The BJP leader took exception to that. There have been reports that he was widely criticized and mocked as a result of Rathee’s accusations.
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Take a look at court order issued against Dhruv Rathee
On August 6, a hearing is scheduled at Delhi’s Saket Court. Nakhua said in his complaint that the YouTubers had “planted seeds of suspicion and mistrust that can have far-reaching consequences” in an effort to damage his reputation.
Nakhua argued that Rathee had made “bold and unsubstantiated claims” in the video, characterizing him as a member of the “violent and abusive trolls.” Nakhua said that these accusations were unfounded and may damage his reputation.
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In addition, Nakhua charged that Rathee was deliberately launching an offensive to damage his character and integrity via the video. According to him, there might be serious personal and professional repercussions from the false accusations.
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People speculating about Dhruv Rathee’s arrest
The recent summons of Dhruv Rathee by a Delhi court in a defamation case has sparked widespread speculation and conversation about his potential arrest.
Suresh Nakhua has demanded damages from Rathee in the amount of Rs. 20 lakhs for “defamation caused to him on cyberspace.” A summons was issued by Saket Courts District Judge Gunjan Gupta in the defamation complaint brought against Rathee, Google LLC, and X Corp. The lawsuit aims to prevent Rathee from making any videos, postings, or tweets about Nakhua on YouTube or X Corp.
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Arrest Chapal Chor Criminal Dhruv Rathee Asap pic.twitter.com/TzrUXbW0Sk
— Rajasthani Tau Ji (@Rajasthanii_Tau) July 24, 2024
Arrest Dhruv Rathee whenever he lands in India next for peddling Fake News
File Multiple FIRs in States and make sure he does not get to enter the Land of Bharat.
From Peddling Fake News on Modi to EVMs, we have had enough of his bullshit pic.twitter.com/uUbVXt8FXh
— The Jaipur Dialogues (@JaipurDialogues) June 16, 2024
In only two days, Rathee’s video went viral, garnering 17 million views. It was directed mostly at Bigg Boss OTT winner Elvish Yadav, who has no shortage of controversy. He was questioned for seven hours on Tuesday in a money laundering investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
How has Dhruv Rathee responded to Suresh Nakhua’s defamation case?
After social media goes crazy over Dhruv Rathee’s potential arrest, the YouTuber finally reacted to the defamation case filed against him. In his X post, he wrote,
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One abusive BJP uncle has filed a ₹20 Lakh court case against me because I called him abusive. Kyun itni bezati karane ka shaukh hai inko? Ab in uncle ki puri abusive history dobara public hogi.
One abusive BJP uncle has filed a ₹20 Lakh court case against me because I called him abusive
Kyun itni bezati karane ka shaukh hai inko? Ab in uncle ki puri abusive history dobara public hogi 😂
— Dhruv Rathee (@dhruv_rathee) July 24, 2024
Rathee is now in the legal limelight thanks to the defamation lawsuit that BJP leader Suresh Karamshi Nakhua filed. How do you feel about this case?
