In a massive relief for former Congress president Rahul Gandhi, the Supreme Court ha stayed his conviction in the Modi surname defamation case . This is a massive loss of face for the Modi government.
The Supreme Court in it’s ruling said no reason has been given by trial court judge for imposing maximum sentence, order of conviction needs to be stayed pending final adjudication.
Supreme Court while granting relief to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says ramifications of the trial court’s order are wide. Not only was Gandhi’s right to continue in public life affected but also that of the electorate who elected him.
There is no doubt that utterances are not in good taste, person in public life is expected to exercise caution while making public speeches, says Supreme Court. As observed by this court while accepting his affidavit in the contempt petition, he (Rahul Gandhi) ought to have been more careful.
Soon as the SC ruling came out Congress leaders and other opposition leaders took to Twitter and said justice has prevailed
Congress president M Mallikarjun Kharge tweeted
Truth Alone Triumphs!
We welcome the verdict by the Hon’ble Supreme Court giving relief to Shri @RahulGandhi.
Justice has been delivered. Democracy has won. The Constitution has been upheld.
BJP’s conspiratorial hounding of Shri Gandhi has been thoroughly exposed.
Time for…
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) August 4, 2023
Shashi Tharoor , Congress MP Tweeted
The first steps towards justice in an unjust case. https://t.co/4UDEKpnYnT
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) August 4, 2023
K C Venugopal, Congress General Secretary
We welcome the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s verdict staying Sh. @RahulGandhi ji’s conviction.
Justice has prevailed. No force can silence the voice of the people.
— K C Venugopal (@kcvenugopalmp) August 4, 2023
Randeep Singh Surjewala, Congress General Secretary
Justice has prevailed !
The roar of truth will be heard again the halls of democracy !
सत्यमेव जयते: ।#RahulGandhi pic.twitter.com/w7yOn9tiI3
— Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) August 4, 2023
M K Stalin , Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
Justice prevails! #Wayanad retains #RahulGandhi!
Welcome the Hon’ble #SupremeCourt‘s decision staying the conviction of dear brother Thiru @RahulGandhi in the criminal defamation case. This decision reaffirms our belief in the strength of our judiciary and the importance of…
— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) August 4, 2023
Omar Abdullah, Former J&K Chief Minister , National Conference Vice – president
Congratulations to the people of Wayanad upon having their representation in the Lok Sabha restored. #RahulGandhi #SupremeCourtofIndia
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) August 4, 2023
Sachin Pilot , Congress Leader
सत्यमेव जयते 🇮🇳
माननीय सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने @RahulGandhi जी की सजा पर रोक का फैसला करके लोकतंत्र की आवाज़ को मजबूत किया है।
INDIA की आवाज़ अब फिर संसद में गूंजेगी…जनता के अधिकारों की आवाज़ को मजबूत करने के लिए माननीय न्यायालय का आभार।
— Sachin Pilot (@SachinPilot) August 4, 2023
Manish Tewari, Senior Congress Leader
The stay on conviction by the Supreme Court & rightly so paves the way back for Sh. @RahulGandhi to claim his legitimate place back in the House of the People.
This matter would also go down in the annals of jurisprudence as a classical case of judicial overreach over the…
— Manish Tewari (@ManishTewari) August 4, 2023
P Chidambaram , Senior Congress Leader
The Supreme Court’s order today is a vindication of the argument that we have consistently pressed before every court — from the Trial Court to the Supreme Court
The Hon’ble Speaker of the Lok Sabha should immediately restore Mr Rahul Gandhi’s membership of the Lok Sabha…
— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) August 4, 2023
Akhilesh Yadav, Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister
मा. सर्वोच्च न्यायालय ने राहुल गांधी जी की सज़ा पर रोक लगाकर भारतीय लोकतंत्र और न्यायपालिका में लोगों की आस्था को बढ़ावा दिया है।
भाजपा की नकारात्मक राजनीति का अहंकारी ध्वज आज उनके नैतिक अवसान के शोक में झुक जाना चाहिए।
— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) August 4, 2023
Supriya Sule NCP ( Sharad Pawar faction)
In the pursuit of truth, the essence of Satyamev Jayate resonates once more. The unwavering voice of truth shall never be subdued. The Hon’ble Supreme Court’s decision on Rahul Gandhi Ji’s case is a herald of justice, warmly embraced.
A hearty welcome back to Parliament!…
— Supriya Sule (@supriya_sule) August 4, 2023
Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal Chief Minister
I am happy with the news about the MP-ship of @RahulGandhi This will further strengthen the resolve of the INDIA alliance to unitedly fight for our motherland and win. A victory of the judiciary!
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 4, 2023
Mahua Moitra, TMC MP
The arc of the moral universe is long but it bends towards justice. United INDIA @RahulGandhi https://t.co/fd0yYjvTTy
— Mahua Moitra (@MahuaMoitra) August 4, 2023
Priyanka Chaturvedi, Rajya Sabha MP ( UBT)
The case against Mr Gandhi was always on a weak ground. The quantum of punishment announced was malicious. The apex court has done the righteous thing by putting the sentence on hold. pic.twitter.com/Me1A2LD8WF
— Priyanka Chaturvedi🇮🇳 (@priyankac19) August 4, 2023
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra tweeted
“Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth”
~Gautama Buddha
माननीय उच्चतम न्यायालय को न्यायपूर्ण फैसला देने के लिए धन्यवाद।
सत्यमेव जयते।
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) August 4, 2023
Congress MP and Leader of party in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Supreme Court staying the conviction of Rahul Gandhi in Modi surname remark case
“You will see ‘Satyamev Jayate’ everywhere on Parliament premises. The conspiracy against Rahul Gandhi has failed today. Rahul Gandhi’s victory will come down heavily on Modi Ji…,” he said .
“The people of Kerala, especially the people of Wayanad will be happy as they have got their MP back. BJP should give an apology on this issue. The highest court of India realised that this is an attempt to silence Rahul Gandhi…, said Kerala Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala to ANI.
The SC ruling now could pave the way for Rahul Gandhi to return as MP . Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal told ANI outside parliament , “The Speaker has to take a decision now. The entire country and world is now looking at the Speaker. Automatically, this should be revoked immediately. This is what we need, this is what the country needs. Our leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha will officially request the Speaker with a copy of the judgement.”
