Rahul Gandhi defamation case: In the wake of the Surat court’s verdict against Rahul Gandhi, the Congress get together is ready to hold a gathering with different opposition leaders today (March 24) in New Delhi. Addressing a press convention on Thursday, AICC basic secretary Jairam Ramesh stated that the get together would additionally stage a protest march from Parliament House to Vijay Chowk after the assembly.
He additional stated that the Opposition events have additionally sought time from President Droupadi Murmu on Friday afternoon to elevate the matter together with her. Meanwhile, the grand outdated get together had additionally determined to hold protests throughout Delhi and different states on Monday (March 27) over the Surat court’s ‘faulty’ judgment against the Wayanad MP.
“We will hold protests across Delhi and in other states on Monday on this issue. The matter is just not a legal issue, but also a serious political issue linked with the future of democracy in the country,” Ramesh stated.
Congress accuses Modi govt of doing politics of ‘vendetta’
Speaking additional, the AICC basic Secretary additionally slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central authorities, accusing it of indulging in politics of vendetta. “This is another major example of the Modi government’s politics of vendetta, threat and intimidation. We will fight it legally as well as politically. We will not bow down or be intimidated by such politics and will turn this into a major political issue,” Ramesh added.
Congress basic secretary KC Venugopal additionally stated that the get together is planning to hold a solidarity march against the Surat court’s verdict. “We have analyzed the situation. The verdict was so unfortunate as far as Congress Party is concerned. We will do a solidarity march for Congress Party. We are seeking an appointment with the President,” he added.
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‘Teli’ group leaders demand apology from Rahul Gandhi
Meanwhile, BJP functionaries from the ‘Teli’ caste and leaders of the group have demanded an apology from Rahul Gandhi for his “defamatory” comment against individuals with ‘Modi’ surname, following his conviction by a Gujarat court. They additionally warned of agitation against the Congress chief. Notably, the ‘Modi’ surname largely belongs to individuals from the ‘Teli’ group, who’re a part of the Other Backward Classes.
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Surat court sentences Rahul Gandhi to 2 years in jail
It ought to be talked about right here {that a} court in Gujarat’s Surat sentenced Congress chief Gandhi to two years in jail in a 2019 felony defamation case filed against him over his “Modi surname” remarks.
However, quickly after the court granted him bail and a time interval of 30 days to enchantment against the quantum of punishment. According to the knowledge, the case was filed against Gandhi for his alleged “how come all the thieves have Modi as the common surname?” He said this whereas addressing a rally at Kolar in Karnataka forward of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Notably, the grievance against his remarks was lodged by BJP MLA and former Gujarat minister Purnesh Modi.
(With inputs from businesses)
