The Surat sessions court in Gujarat has dismissed a plea by Rahul Gandhi, leader of the Indian National Congress, seeking a stay on his conviction in a criminal defamation case over his “Modi surname” remark. The court’s decision means that Gandhi, who was disqualified from Parliament after being sentenced to two years in jail, will not be reinstated as a Member of Parliament. The Congress has now moved the high court, and if it also rejects the stay order, Gandhi’s next move will be to approach the Supreme Court. BJP spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill said that the court’s decision is a legal slap on Gandhi’s “arrogant, irresponsible and insulting behaviour.” Gandhi was elected to the Lok Sabha in 2019 but was disqualified after his conviction. The case was filed against him by BJP MLA Purnesh Modi over remarks he made during an election rally in 2019. These are statements made by Rahul Gandhi regarding his conviction and appeal in the defamation case. He has claimed that he was sentenced in a manner to attract disqualification as an MP because of his status as a parliamentarian. He also criticized the way he filed his appeal, saying it was a display of arrogance and an immature act of bringing pressure upon the court. It is worth noting that these are his own statements and opinions, and there may be differing views on his case and its merits.
Jolt To Rahul Gandhi As Surat Court Dismisses His Plea
