The Indian National Congress party is holding a day-long protest, or “satyagraha,” across the country following the disqualification of its leader, Rahul Gandhi, from the Lok Sabha. Gandhi was found guilty of defamation by a Gujarat court for remarks made during the 2019 campaign that were perceived as insulting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Congress party claims that the disqualification is a conspiracy to silence their leader, who has been a vocal critic of Modi for nearly a decade. Gandhi himself responded with a combative speech, referring to fear in Modi’s eyes and refusing to apologize by stating he is a Gandhi, not a member of Modi’s community. The disqualification means Gandhi cannot contest polls for eight years unless an appeals court stays his conviction.
Today’s Mega Congress Protest Targets Rahul Gandhi’s Disqualification as MP
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