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Rahul urges President to revisit Gautam appointment

2026-10-15 · 1 source · Economic Times India

In short

Rahul Gandhi wrote to President Droupadi Murmu about Dushyant Gautam’s recent appointment. He said it could affect the ongoing CBI probe into Ankita Bhandari’s murder.

The letter puts pressure on the President to reconsider the move. It is not stated in the available reporting whether the appointment will be changed.

What the reporting says

Rahul Gandhi wrote to President Droupadi Murmu urging her to reconsider Dushyant Gautam’s recent appointment, according to a publisher summary. He linked the request to the ongoing CBI probe into Ankita Bhandari’s murder and argued the appointment could complicate the case. The immediate consequence is a political appeal for a reversal; the government’s response is not stated in the available reporting.

Why it matters

Rahul Gandhi wrote to President Droupadi Murmu over Dushyant Gautam’s recent appointment, saying it should be reconsidered while the CBI investigates Ankita Bhandari’s murder. The reported concern is that the appointment may affect trust and public perception during the probe. The sources do not state the President’s response or any formal change to the appointment.

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