SC to consider Varun's undertaking tomorrow

BJP leader Varun Gandhi, detained under National Security Act, will submit his undertaking to the Supreme Court on Thursday that he will not make "provocative speeches" during his campaign for Lok Sabha elections, an action that could pave the way for his release. "Varun has already signed the affidavit as suggested by the court and we will place it before the court tomorrow," the BJP leader's counsel Sandeep Kapur said. The undertaking by Mr. Varun Gandhi may pave way for his release from the jail as the Uttar Pradesh Government, which has slapped NSA against him had, said in the court that if the BJP leader abide by the suggestions, it will have no objection on his plea being considered. The apex court had on Monday said Mr. Varun Gandhi could be granted relief only if he promises that he will not indulge in provocative speeches during his campaign. "If he gives an undertaking that he will not make any such provocative speeches, then his plea could be considered," a Bench headed by Chief Justice K.G. Balakrishnan had said, posting the matter for further hearing for April 16. Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for the BJP candidate from Pilibhit in Uttar Pradesh, had said his client was ready to accept any condition as time was running out for the campaigning and he has to file the nomination papers which was starting on April 17. The court had asked Mr. Varun Gandhi to give an undertaking after Uttar Pradesh government had also agree to the suggestion.

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