Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification as a member of Lok Sabha ignited an already explosive political showdown between the BJP and the Congress.
The disqualification notice comes a day after a Surat court found Rahul Gandhi guilty of defamation for a 2019 campaign trail remark on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s surname.
The grand old party immediately hit out at the ruling BJP and accused them of ‘intimidating’ Congress. Mallikarjun Kharge responded to the disqualification notice and said, “Rahul Gandhi is being targeted for speaking the truth. They are trying to create this perception about Rahul. What big crime did he commit.”
The Congress said they would challenge the disqualification. “We will fight this battle both legally and politically. We will not be intimidated or silenced. Instead of a JPC into the PM-linked Adani Maha Mega Scam, Rahul Gandhi stands disqualified. Indian Democracy Om Shanti,” Jairam Ramesh tweeted.
Opposition Unity on Display
In a show of unity, several leaders from opposition parties hit out over the disqualification and expressed their support for Rahul Gandhi.
TMC supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee tweeted, “Opposition leaders have become the prime target of BJP!”
In PM Modi’s New India, Opposition leaders have become the prime target of BJP!While BJP leaders with criminal antecedents are inducted into the cabinet, Opposition leaders are disqualified for their speeches.
Today, we have witnessed a new low for our constitutional democracy
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) March 24, 2023
Vindictive and shameful action against Sh Rahul Gandhi. This disqualification yet again proves that we are living in the times of caged democracy.— Priyanka Chaturvedi🇮🇳 (@priyankac19) March 24, 2023
NCP Spokesperson Clyde Crasto tweeted, “Beginning of the downfall of the #BJP. #RahulGandhi will prove to be their Nemesis. More power to you Rahul Gandhi.”
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