The Lok Sabha Secretariat has issued a notification disqualifying Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as a Member of Parliament after the court verdict in the caste abuse case. The decision, which came into effect from Thursday, stated that Gandhi had made abusive remarks against the backward community of Modi during a rally in Kolar, Karnataka as part of the 2019 Lok Sabha election campaign.
Earlier this month, the Surat court in Gujarat had sentenced Rahul Gandhi to two years in prison for his comments. Gandhi’s remark had insinuated that all thieves come from the Modi community, targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and was seen as an insult to the community.
BJP leader Purnesh Modi had filed the case against Rahul Gandhi in court, leading to the verdict against the Congress leader. The disqualification of Rahul Gandhi as a Member of Parliament marks a significant development in Indian politics, as the Congress Party looks to regroup ahead of the upcoming elections.
The notification issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat stated that the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi was in accordance with the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The Act provides for the disqualification of Members of Parliament on the grounds of conviction for certain offenses, including the offense of promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, caste, or community.
The decision by the Lok Sabha Secretariat to disqualify Rahul Gandhi comes as a setback for the Congress Party, which has been struggling to regain its footing after a string of electoral losses. The disqualification also raises questions about the future of Rahul Gandhi’s political career, as he has been seen as one of the key leaders of the Congress Party.
The Congress Party has yet to issue an official statement on the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi, but sources within the party have expressed disappointment over the decision. The party is expected to discuss the matter at its next meeting and chart a course of action going forward.
The disqualification of Rahul Gandhi as a Member of Parliament is likely to have far-reaching implications for Indian politics, with the Congress Party facing an uphill battle to regain its relevance in the wake of the verdict.
Rahul Gandhi’s Controversial Speech
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