Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi
Gujarat’s Surat district court on Thursday convicted Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case over his ‘Modi surname’ remark in 2019. Gandhi was convicted under sections 499 and 500 of the Indian Penal Code. The maximum punishment under this section is two years. However, in this case, Rahul Gandhi has also got immediate bail. As soon as the punishment was announced to Rahul, the reaction of the leaders has also come to the fore. Arvind Kejriwal said that we have differences with Congress but it is not right to implicate Rahul.
“We have differences with Congress but…”
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted, “There is a conspiracy to eliminate non-BJP leaders and parties by prosecuting them. We have differences with the Congress, but it is not right to implicate Rahul Gandhi in such a defamation case. Public and Opposition Its job is to ask questions. We respect the court but disagree with the judgement.”
What did Priyanka Gandhi say on Rahul’s punishment
On the other hand, Rahul Gandhi’s sister and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi tweeted on this matter, “The whole machinery of scared power is trying to suppress the voice of Rahul Gandhi by imposing price, punishment, discrimination. My brother never We are afraid, we will never be afraid. We have lived speaking the truth, will continue to speak the truth. We will continue to raise the voice of the people of the country. The power of truth and the love of crores of countrymen are with him.”
Jairam Ramesh said – this is New India
On the other hand, Jairam Ramesh said that this is New India, if you raise your voice against injustice, then ED-CBI, Police, FIR will be imposed on everyone. Rahul Gandhi ji is also being punished for speaking the truth, for raising his voice against the dictator. The law of the country gives an opportunity to appeal to Rahul Gandhi, he will exercise this right. We are not afraid.
“The central government wants to crush the opposition”
On the other hand, AAP has besieged the central government in the case of punishment to Rahul Gandhi in the Modi surname case. Delhi government minister Saurabh Bhardwaj said that the central government wants to crush the opposition. Also said that the current situation is more dangerous than the Emergency.
What did Congress President Kharge say
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also said on Rahul’s punishment, “The cowardly, dictatorial BJP government is disgusted with Rahul Gandhi and the opposition because we are exposing his dark deeds. Demanding JPC. Modi a victim of political bankruptcy.” The government sends the ED, the police, imposes cases on political speeches. We will appeal in the higher court.”
As the seed sows, so will the plant emerge – Meenakshi Lekhi
Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi said that as the seed sows, so will the plant emerge. Manmohan Singh and Sharad Yadav and others together had amended the law in which if the punishment is not 2 years but 5 years, then the membership of Parliament should end and they tore that bill in front of the public.
Sudhanshu Trivedi said – Rahul has legally lost his base
BJP’s reaction on Rahul’s punishment has also come to the fore. BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi has said that Rahul Gandhi has done the work of humiliating a community. Rahul Gandhi’s work is a symbol of break India. They have lost ground legally as well.
“Congress is drowning due to Rahul’s statement”
Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has said that whatever Rahul Gandhi speaks only causes harm and the Congress party is also sinking because of his statements. Talking to the media in the Parliament House complex, Union Law Minister Rijiju said that whatever Rahul Gandhi speaks, these days it only causes harm. His statement harms his party but it is not good for the country either.
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