Rahul Bose Accused Of Using Fake Himachal Domicile For Rugby Elections
Royal Family Member Alleges Document Was Misused To Gain Eligibility
Actor and former rugby player Rahul Bose has been accused of using a fake Himachal Pradesh domicile certificate to contest elections for the state’s rugby association.
The allegation was made by Diviya Kumari Jubbal, a member of the Shimla royal family. She claims that Bose is not a resident of Himachal and that the certificate used by him is incorrect and misleading.
What The Complaint Says
According to Diviya Kumari:
- Bose’s certificate reportedly states that he lived in Kasauli for 16 years.
- But his Aadhaar, passport, and other documents show him belonging to Mumbai/Maharashtra.
- A new rugby association in Himachal was formed suddenly, and within eight days, it received affiliation.
- This quick process allowed Bose to become eligible and file his nomination.
- She claims this sidelined people who built rugby at the grassroots level in the state.
Case Reaches High Court
The matter has been taken to the Himachal Pradesh High Court.
The court has issued notices to:
- Rahul Bose
- Himachal Pradesh government
- District authorities involved in issuing the certificate
The court has asked all parties to respond to the allegations.
The next hearing is scheduled for December 18.
Rahul Bose’s Response
Rahul Bose has said that:
- He will not contest the rugby elections from Himachal.
- He welcomes the investigation.
- He maintains that he has always worked with ethics and transparency.
Why This Matter Is Significant
- The case raises questions about the verification of domicile certificates.
- It also highlights concerns about fairness in state sports elections.
- The outcome could affect how sports bodies handle eligibility, documents, and affiliations in the future.
