Rahul Gandhi’s sentencing: The Congress has called a conferral of opposition leaders today
New Delhi:
Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi was disqualified from Lok Sabha on Friday, a day after he was convicted by a Surat court in a 2019 criminal defamation case.
Announcing his disqualification, the Lok Sabha Secretariat in a notification said that it was effective from March 23, the day of his conviction.
Mr Gandhi has been found guilty of defamation for a 2019 campaign trail remark implying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was a criminal. However, he was granted bail and his sentence was suspended for 30 days to let him appeal the decision.
The Gujarat’s court’s verdict is the latest legal action against opposition party figures and institutions seen as critical of the Modi government.
Here are the LIVE updates on Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification:
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“Modi Government Most Afraid Of Rahul Gandhi,” Says Congress Chief
मोदी सरकार को सबसे ज़्यादा डर श्री @RahulGandhi व कांग्रेस पार्टी से लगता है।
लोकतंत्र की हत्या करने लिए उन्होंने श्री गाँधी की संसद सदस्यता रद्द की है।वो सच बोलने वालों का मुँह बंद करना चाहते हैं।
देशवासी ये तानाशाही नहीं सहेंगे।
लोकतंत्र की हिफ़ाज़त के लिए हम जेल तक जाएँगे। pic.twitter.com/bxvwwJik5U
– Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) March 24, 2023Trinamool Leader Derek O’Brien Reacts To Rahul Gandhi’s Disqualification
Reaction on Mr Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification pic.twitter.com/WCBDBxDL5n
– Derek O’Brien | ডেরেক ও’ব্রায়েন (@derekobrienmp) March 24, 2023
Playing Caste Politics, Defending Nirav, Lalit Modi: Congress Slams BJP
The Congress on Friday refuted BJP chief JP Nadda’s allegation that Rahul Gandhi compared OBC communities to thieves, and accused the ruling party of defending the likes of fugitives Nirav Modi and Lalit Modi, and indulging in “caste politics”.
Amid a political fight between the BJP and Congress following Mr Gandhi’s conviction in a defamation case over the “Modi surname” remarks, Mr Nadda alleged that “lies, personal slander and negative politics are integral” to his politics. Read here
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot targeted the BJP over its “dictatorship”.
श्री राहुल गांधी की लोकसभा सदस्यता खत्म करना तानाशाही का एक और उदाहरण है। बीजेपी ये ना भूले कि यही तरीका उन्होंने श्रीमती इन्दिरा गांधी के खिलाफ भी अपनाया था और मुंह की खानी पड़ी। श्री राहुल गांधी देश की आवाज हैं जो इस तानाशाही के खिलाफ अब और मजबूत होगी।
– Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) March 24, 2023
This is politics with the gloves off, says Shashi Tharoor on Rahul Gandhi’s conviction
I’m stunned by this action and by its rapidity, within 24 hours of the court verdict and while an appeal was known to be in process. This is politics with the gloves off and it bodes ill for our democracy. pic.twitter.com/IhUVHN3b1F
– Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) March 24, 2023
30 MPs detained as opposition holds protest
Over 30 opposition MPs, including those from the Congress, were detained on Friday as they took out a protest march from Parliament House, alleging that democracy is in “danger” and demanding a JPC probe into the Adani issue.
Prominent leaders, including K C Venugopal, Adhir Chowdhury, K Suresh, Manickam Tagore, Imran Pratapgarhi and Mohammed Javed, were stopped by the police and detained at Vijay Chowk here for violating prohibitory orders, the opposition said.
“Over 30 MPs from opposition parties had to be detained for violation of Section 144 (prohibitory orders),” a senior Delhi Police officer said. The Delhi Police said those detained have been taken to a nearby police station.
We will fight this battle both legally and politically, tweets Jaiwam Ramesh after Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification
We will fight this battle both legally and politically. We will not be intimidated or silenced. Instead of a JPC into the PM-linked Adani MahaMegaScam, @RahulGandhi stands disqualified. Indian Democracy Om Shanti. pic.twitter.com/d8GmZjUqd5
– Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) March 24, 2023 Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Rahul Gandhi being disqualified from the Lok Sabha.
Watch | Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Rahul Gandhi being disqualified from the Lok Sabha. pic.twitter.com/n70pZDJ9Gl
– NDTV (@ndtv) March 24, 2023
Rahul Gandhi disqualified from parliament day after conviction in 2019 criminal defamation case
#Breaking | Rahul Gandhi disqualified from Parliament day after conviction in 2019 criminal defamation case pic.twitter.com/sQlFPr2ihd
– NDTV (@ndtv) March 24, 2023
Police detain Karnataka Congress chief over Rahul Gandhi conviction row
Karnataka police detained Congress state president DK Shivakumar and other party leaders and workers who were protesting against the Surat Court verdict against Rahul Gandhi.
“Their (BJP) party will collapse in Karnataka. It is on the verge of collapse. They are just trying to blackmail all leaders & contractors. We’re with people and people are with us. Their voice is our voice. We want to see Karnataka regain its glory,” Mr Shivakumar told mediapersons.
Opposition March To Parliament On Rahul Gandhi’s Sentencing In Defamation Case
Day After Conviction In Defamation Case, Rahul Gandhi Visits Parliament
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid a brief visit to the Parliament this morning even as a two-year jail sentence in a defamation case threatens to cancel his Lok Sabha membership. He left after the Lok Sabha was adjourned till noon amid protests.
Mr Gandhi, a MP from Kerala’s Wayanad, was convicted yesterday and sentenced to two years in jail for his alleged remarks over the ‘Modi’ surname. A Gujarat court granted him bail for 30 day to appeal the decision. Read more
Rahul Gandhi To Attend Parliament
Day after conviction in a defamation case, Rahul Gandhi to attend Lok Sabha proceedings
Leaders of several parties attended strategy meeting at Mallikarjun Kharge’s chamber in Parliament.
Mallikarjun Kharge on JP Nadda’s comments
They (BJP) are doing this to sidestep the main issue. Congress has always stood by OBC, SC, ST, Backward class and minorities and fought for them: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge
Lies, slander part of Rahul Gandhi’s politics, people will punish him: BJP Chief
BJP president J P Nadda Friday claimed that Rahul Gandhi has a habit of levelling fabricated allegations having no connection with facts while alleging the Congress leader has a “huge arrogance but little understanding”.
In a series of tweets amid a political fight between the BJP and the Congress following Gandhi’s conviction in a defamation case over the “Modi surname” remarks, Nadda alleged that “lies, personal slander and negative politics is integral” to his politics.
People’s “punishment” to him will be more severe in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls than in 2019 when he lost in Amethi and the Congress was routed nationally, the BJP leader said.
Congress to meet President Murmu to discuss Rahul’s conviction
The Congress has decided to take to the streets to protest Rahul Gandhi’s conviction and will meet President Droupadi Murmu along with other parties.
The main opposition party announced a mass agitation on Thursday immediately after Rahul Gandhi was convicted by a Surat court in a defamation case and said it will not just fight the case legally but also politically.
Rahul Gandhi Disqualified As MP, Say Legal Experts. Congress Plans Protest
Smarting from the Rahul Gandhi conviction in a defamation case, the Congress has called a conferral of opposition leaders today.
The meeting is expected to begin at 10 am.
Rahul Gandhi, 52, was found guilty of defamation for a 2019 campaign trail remark implying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was a criminal. However, he was granted bail and his sentence was suspended for 30 days to let him appeal the decision.Read here
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