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Highlights: Cong's LS leader seeks time to meet Speaker on SC relief to Rahul Gandhi
The top court was hearing a plea by Rahul Gandhi challenging the Gujarat High Court's refusal to stay his conviction in a “Modi surname” remark defamation case
In a major relief to Rahul Gandhi, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed his conviction in the 2019 criminal defamation case, paving the way for the restoration of his status as a member of Parliament. A three-judge bench of Justices B R Gavai, P S Narasimha and Sanjay Kumar said no doubt that the utterances were not in good taste and that a person in public life is expected to exercise caution while making public speeches....Read More
Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, who appeared for Rahul Gandhi, said in his arguments that complainant Purnesh Modi’s original surname is not 'Modi' and he adopted this surname later. Referring to the earlier verdict in the case by a lower court, Singhvi said the judge treats this as a serious offence involving moral turpitude.
Cong's LS leader seeks time to meet Speaker on SC relief to Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary sought time to meet Lok Sabha Speaker on Saturday regarding the Supreme Court's stay order of Rahul Gandhi's conviction in 2019 criminal defemation case.
Watch: What Robert Vadra said about Supreme Court's judgement today
‘Happy moment’: Robert Vadra on Supreme Court's relief to Rahul Gandhi
Priyanka Gandhi's husband Robert Vadra on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court's judgment of giving a relief to Rahul Gandhi in ‘Modi surname case’ saying it is a ‘happy moment’.
“I feel that the people of the country will be happy with this kind of judgement. They will have more belief in the courts & judicial system that they are not pressurised by any kind of Govt...I'd say that Rahul is going to be a stronger leader from hereon,” he said. (ANI)
'To disqualify it took 24 hrs, let's see in how much time will they reinstate': Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday said that it took “just 24 hours” to disqualify Rahul Gandhi from Lok Sabha after his conviction in a defamation case and that it is to be seen how long will it take to reinstate him after the Supreme Court relief.
On Mamata's tweet about Rahul Gandhi, BJP's Nisith Pramanik says, ‘Biggest question is if they will till elections’
Minister of State and BJP leader Nisith Pramanik on CM Mamata Banerjee's tweet on Rahul Gandhi case verdict said, “The I.N.D.I.A. alliance is a farce & the biggest question is if they will still be together till the Lok Sabha elections. All the leaders of this alliance are selfish & only focus on strengthening the family & dynasty.”
On SC's verdict on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'Modi' surname case, he says, “We respect the court's verdict.” (ANI)
Mamata Banerjee's tweet about SC's verdict on Rahul Gandhi's conviction earlier today
“I am happy with the news about the MP-ship of RahulGandhi. This will further strengthen the resolve of the INDIA alliance to unitedly fight for our motherland and win. A victory of the judiciary!” West Bengal chief minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee said in a tweet earlier today.
Congress workers in Wayanad carry out a march SC's verdict
‘Consipiracy as he questioned Modi-Adani nexus’: Kerala Assembly LoP VD Satheesan
Kerala Assembly leader of opposition VD Satheesan welcoming the Supreme Court verdict on Rahul Gandhi's conviction in criminal defemation case said, “This verdict of SC is a setback to the ruling dispensation those who tried to evict Rahul Gandhi from the Lok Sabha. He is an elected member and this is a part of a conspiracy against Rahul Gandhi who questioned the unholy nexus between PM Modi and Gautam Adani. The next day they made a conspiracy to evict him from the parliament.”
Aaditya Thackeray believes SC's order was ‘appropriate’
“I think it is an appropriate order. If you see the judgement, the order today, it is very important that we have people who speak the truth coming back to the Lok Sabha. Politics of hate, of vengeance will not win in this country. We support this order,” Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray said.
Ex-Congress leader welcomes SC verdict
"It's a good thing...There was no effect of his disqualification. He was doing the same job which he was doing earlier as an MP," Democratic Progressive Azad Party Chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad said.
Not fair if Lok Sabha asks adivce from law ministry over Rahul Gandhi's suspension: Singhvi
Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi in the press conference on Friday said, “If the Lok Sabha asks for law ministry opinion on revoking Rahul Gandhi's suspension it will be malafide and unfair.”
Singhvi, also a senior advocate, appeared for Rahul Gandhi at the Supreme Court hearing.
What about Rahul Gandhi's disqualification as MP now?
The Lok Sabha Secretariat has announced that it will consider revoking the suspension of Rahul Gandhi upon receiving a copy of the Supreme Court order.
Rahul Gandhi is entitled to return to Parliament from Monday. However, his reinstatement is subject to the issuance of a formal notice by the Lok Sabha Secretariat.
The notice will say that his suspension from the Lok Sabha has been removed following the Supreme court decision. Congress leaders also said that they will be officially writing to Speaker to revoke the disqualification.
‘Aaj Nahi Toh Kal Sachai Ki Jeet Hoti Hai’: Rahul Gandhi
“Aaj nahi toh kal, kal nahi toh parson sachai ki jeet hoti hai. But my path is clear. I have clarity in my mind that what I have to do and what is my work. I thank the people who helped us. I also thank the people for their love and support,” Rahul Gandhi said in the press conference following Supreme Court's decision.
'I know what is my path. Thank everyone who supported us', says Rahul after SC relief
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, speaking on the relief granted by the Supreme Court regarding his conviction in the ‘Modi surname case’, said, “I know what my path is. Thank everyone who supported us.”
“Come what may, my duty remains the same. Protect the idea of India,” Gandhi said in a tweet earlier today.
‘Victory of democracy, constitution’, says Kharge after SC relief to Rahul
Congress leaders on Friday addressed press conference following Supreme Court's decision to stay Rahul Gandhi's conviction in 2019 criminal defemation case.
Wait and watch…Rahul Gandhi will be the ‘baazigar’: Congress leader Pawan Khera
Reacting to the Supreme Court's decision to stay Rahul Gandhi's conviction, Congress leader Pawan Khera said, “We are filled with energy. We had hoped for justice and justice has been done. Wait and watch, Rahul Gandhi will be the 'baazigar' (a magician in a rough translation). Truth will triumph...People's trust in judiciary has strengthened today.” (ANI)
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari says, ‘In the end, truth won…’
Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Supreme Court staying conviction of Rahul Gandhi says, “We welcome SC's decision in relation to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi...Rahul Gandhi was not given a month's time to vacate his bungalow...The SC today said that the sentence given by the courts was not appropriate...In the end, truth won.” (ANI)
'My duty remains the same', says Rahul after Supreme Court relief
After relief from the top court in ‘Modi surname case’, Rahul Gandhi says, “Come what may, my duty remains the same. Protect the idea of India.” Congress has been celebrating the Supreme Court's decision to stay Gandhi's conviction in 2019 defamation case, that costed him the MP seat. Following the relief, the party will now write to the Speaker of Lok Sabha to revoke his disqualification.
Congress workers celebrate at AICC Headquarters following SC's decision
Congress workers celebrate at AICC Headquarters in Delhi after Supreme Court stayed Rahul Gandhi's conviction in 'Modi' surname remark defamation case. Read more
Watch: Rahul Gandhi at AICC headquarters amid celebrations
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrives at AICC headquarters
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived at the AICC Headquarters which will be his first appearance after Supreme Court stayed his conviction in 'Modi' surname remark.
‘Sachaayi ka Jeet huyi’: Congress leader Dr Ajoy Kumar
‘The lion will once again roar in the Parliament!’: Congress leader Supriya Shrinate
Following Supreme Court's decision to stay the conviction of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in 'Modi Surname' defamation case, Congress leader Supriya Shrinate said, “We are very excited and happy because the lion will once again roar in the Parliament. Now, without any further delay, the Speaker should revoke the decision.” (ANI)
KC Venugopal about revoking Rahul Gandhi's disqualification as MP
Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal says, “The Speaker has to take a decision now. The entire country and world is now looking at the Speaker. Automatically, this should be revoked immediately. This is what we need, this is what the country needs. Our leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha will officially request the Speaker with a copy of the judgement.” (ANI)
‘Not acquitted yet’: BJP MP on SC verdict on staying Rahul Gandhi's conviction
"The Supreme Court has given some relief to Rahul Gandhi, however, he has not been acquitted yet," BJP MP Subrat Pathak said
