Court acquits Varun Gandhi in 2009 'hate speech' case

Varun has been aqcuitted by the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Abdul Qayyum in a case of an alleged hate speech during an election rally at Dalchandra locality lodged against him at Kotwali police station in March 2009, prosecution sources said.u00a0

Two cases were lodged against Varun during the Lok Sabha polls in connection with alleged hate speeches.

Varun Gandhi

While one was lodged at Kotwali police station, the other was filed in Barkhera area, also in Pilibhit. Hearing in Barkkera case will be held on March one.

Another case against him relating to violence outside the district jail had been referred to a sessions court.

In a statement issued in Pilibhit, Varun expressed his faith in the judiciary and welcomed the decision of the court.

"I would like to thank all the people who have stood by me and believed in me through this difficult time. I am specially grateful to the people of Uttar Pradesh and Pilibhit, who elected me. I am determined to be worthy of that support as we work together confidently and courageously for the peace and progress of our great nation," he said.