Allahabad High Court Seeks Government Response in Ramji Lal Suman Security Case
By Rajesh Pandey
The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday directed the Central and Uttar Pradesh governments to file detailed responses within three weeks to a petition filed by Samajwadi Party Rajya Sabha MP Ramji Lal Suman, who has sought enhanced security following an alleged attack by Karni Sena members.
The division bench, comprising Justice Rajiv Gupta and Justice Harvir Singh, scheduled the next hearing for May 28, 2025, and ordered that the case be listed among the top ten matters for the day.
Petition Details and Background
In his writ petition, Ramji Lal Suman, along with his son and former MLA Randheer Suman, claimed they have been facing threats after an attack on their Agra residence allegedly by Karni Sena activists.
They have sought court direction for a neutral investigation into the March 26 incident and demanded action against those responsible for the vandalism.
The incident stems from a controversial statement made by Suman in Parliament on March 21, where he argued that Rana Sanga had invited Mughal emperor Babur to India to defeat Ibrahim Lodi.
He went on to say that if Indian Muslims are referred to as Babur’s descendants, then, by similar reasoning, others could be seen as descendants of a “traitor” like Rana Sanga.
These comments triggered outrage from Rajput groups, notably the Akhil Bharatiya Kshatriya Mahasabha and the Karni Sena, who demanded an apology.
In retaliation, members of the Karni Sena allegedly attacked Suman’s residence in Agra. Randheer Suman later filed an FIR at the Hariparwat police station against the unidentified assailants.
Security Concerns and Legal Action
The petitioners contend that despite multiple representations to authorities, including letters addressed to the President of India, Vice-President, and Union Home Minister, no adequate security was provided.
Citing continued threats, including warnings of further demonstrations if an apology was not issued, they approached the High Court seeking judicial intervention.
The counsel representing the petitioners submitted that despite lodging the FIR and sending formal representations, no concrete action has been taken against those involved.
In response, the counsel for the state government claimed that security arrangements had already been made for the petitioner. The court, however, directed the state to file a counter-affidavit verifying this claim and detailing the measures taken.
The matter remains pending, with the next hearing scheduled for late May.
