Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is expected to appear before the MP-MLA Court in Chaibasa, Jharkhand, on Wednesday in connection with a defamation case related to alleged remarks made against Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a 2018 rally.

Security arrangements have been tightened in Chaibasa, the district headquarters of West Singhbhum, ahead of Gandhi’s anticipated court appearance.

According to Sub-Divisional Officer (Sadar) Sandeep Anurag Topno, the West Singhbhum district administration has implemented elaborate security measures to ensure law and order during Gandhi’s visit.