New Delhi/IBNS, May 6 -- 181 academic leaders Vice Chancellors of top universities like Delhi University (DU), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) have sought an action against Congress top leader Rahul Gandhi for allegedly spreading falsehoods over appointment processes in educational institutions, media reports said.

The academic leaders have issued an open letter seeking appropriate action against Rahul, who is contesting from Keralas Wayanad and Uttar Pradeshs Rae Bareli in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

The signatories have also started an online petition in address to the Election Commission of India (ECI) as the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is in place in the country.

Titled as torchbearers being torched, the open letter says, We st...