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Rahul Gandhi disqualified as LS MP; Congress, BJP react

While he is out on bail and Congress members are protesting against the order, Rahul Gandhi, the face of Congress is not a member of Parliament anymore.

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March 24, 2023 19:10 IST
Rahul Gandhi disqualified as LS MP; Congress, BJP react
Rahul Gandhi disqualified as LS MP; Congress, BJP react

New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi’s membership in Lok Sabha has been cancelled amid a conviction in the defamation case, where the Surat court sentenced him to two years in jail. While he is out on bail and Congress members are protesting against the order, Rahul Gandhi, the face of Congress is not a member of Parliament anymore.

Opposition MPs held a meeting at the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge’s office and marched to the Rashtrapati Bhavan with posters. Meanwhile, a few of the MPs have also been detained at Vijay Chowk.

LIVE Updates:

# Rahul Gandhi tweeted that he is fighting for India’s voice and is ready to pay any cost for it.

# Opposition parties are coming in support of Rahul Gandhi as they stand against the Centre.

# Congress held a press conference to oppose the court’s decision.

# BRS’ Y Sathish Reddy also came in support of Rahul Gandhi.

# Congress party to hold a press briefing after Rahul Gandhi’s Lok Sabha membership was suspended.

# Congress vows to fight back.

# Congress chief Kharge said that the Centre is trying to suppress the people who speak the truth.

# BJP spokespersons and members have begun to pour in their reactions on social media.

# Lok Sabha Sec Gen has issued a notice cancelling Rahul Gandhi’s membership from the Wayanad constituency under the provisions of Article 102(1)(e) read with Section 8 of the Representation of People Act, 1951.

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