Rahul Gandhi Vows to Defend Democracy Despite Political Motivations and Disqualification.

Rahul Gandhi, the top opposition figure in India, has been stripped of his parliamentary seat after being convicted of defamation in a case related to a 2019 campaign-trail remark seen as an insult to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Gandhi blamed his expulsion on his demands for an investigation into a key business ally of Modi, Gautam Adani. Gandhi vowed to keep fighting for democracy and said he would not bow to intimidation. The removal of Modi's chief opponent comes at a time when the prime minister's relationship with Adani has been under scrutiny.