A BJP leader in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, on Thursday filed a complaint seeking registration of an FIR against Rahul Gandhi for allegedly defaming the Prime Minister and endangering the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.

State BJP Scheduled Caste Morcha chief Rakesh Dogra filed the application at Chhota Shimla police station here, making reference to a letter sent by BJP president JP Nadda to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge.

Reacting to a letter written by Kharge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in which he urged him to take action against ruling NDA members for making highly objectionable and violent statements against Rahul Gandhi, Nadda on Wednesday sent a three-page letter to the Congress president. Wrote a letter in which a summary was given. The derogatory and defamatory references made by Gandhi against Modi.

In the last 10 years, Gandhi abused the Prime Minister more than 110 times and it is regrettable that the top leadership of the Congress party was also involved in this, Nadda had said in his letter.

In his complaint, Dogra said Nadda's letter is self-explanatory and describes unfortunate comments made not only by Gandhi but also by the Congress under his influence.

"I urge you to investigate the matter and take appropriate legal action by registering an FIR against Rahul Gandhi under relevant sections," he said.

BJP state media in-charge Karan Nanda said the complaint was filed against Gandhi's derogatory statements about Modi recently, which not only damaged the reputation of the Prime Minister but also endangered the sovereignty of the country. Gave.