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The judgment redoubles the Congress’ resolve to pursue the matter further, the party has said after the Gujarat high court refused to stay Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in a defamation case.
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh in- charge of Communications said the reasoning of the judge is being studied and the matter will be taken up further.
“We have noted the verdict of the single-judge bench of the Gujarat high court on the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi. The reasoning of the Hon’ble judge is being studied, as it should be, and Dr. Abhishek Singhvi will be briefing the media in detail at 3 pm. The judgement only redoubles our resolve to pursue the matter further,” Ramesh said on Twitter.
We have noted the verdict of the single-judge bench of the Gujarat High Court on the disqualification of @RahulGandhi. The reasoning of the Hon’ble judge is being studied, as it should be, and Dr. Abhishek Singhvi will be briefing the media in detail at 3pm. The judgement only…
— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) July 7, 2023
The Gujarat High Court on Friday dismissed Gandhi’s plea seeking a stay on his conviction in a criminal defamation case over his “Modi surname” remark.
Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala termed it a “Travesty of justice”.
“Instead of punishing ‘Bank Fraudsters’ like Nirav Modi, Ami Modi, Neeshal Modi, Mehul Choksi and ilk, the ‘messenger’ exposing the deceit and swindling of public money is being punished,” Surjewala said in a tweet.
Travesty of justice !
Instead of punishing ‘Bank Fraudsters’ like Nirav Modi, Ami Modi, Neeshal Modi, Mehul Choksi & ilk, the “messenger” exposing the deceit & swindling of public money is being punished.
Sh. Rahul Gandhi has chosen the path of truth, of righteousness, of… pic.twitter.com/HywkyQl4Yz
— Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) July 7, 2023
He said Rahul Gandhi has chosen the path of truth, of righteousness, of fearlessness and of seeking accountability from those in citadels of power.
“We will tread upon the path of truth and righteousness, come what may… Satyamev Jayate !” the Congress leader said.
