Odisha police have filed an FIR against Congress ex-chief Rahul Gandhi for alleged anti-national statements during the inauguration of Congress' new headquarters in Delhi. The complaint was lodged by members of the Jharsuguda Citizen Forum and others, accusing Rahul of linking BJP and RSS with terrorist organizations. Local Congress functionary defended Rahul, claiming his statements are being politicized.
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