Rahul Gandhi Disqualified from Parliament After Defamation Conviction
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Rahul Gandhi, former leader of India's main opposition Congress party, has been disqualified as a lawmaker following his recent conviction for defamation. The conviction has been criticized by opposition parties as politically motivated. Gandhi's disqualification could weaken the Congress party's ability to challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Gandhi remains an influential figure within the party, which has vowed to fight the disqualification both legally and politically.
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- Court orders Rahul Gandhi to jail for Modi comment Reuters
- BJP spokesperson Guru Prakash writes: Rahul Gandhi’s conviction for defamation and disqualification from Parliament shows that no one is above the law The Indian Express
- Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification could be a blessing in disguise Deccan Herald
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