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Modi surname remark: The apex court on Friday, stayed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in a criminal defamation case associated with ‘Modi surname’ remak. After the stay, Rahul Gandhi’s status as a Member of Parliament was successfully revived.
In its judgement, the Supreme Court cited that there was no reasons given by trial judge in giving the maximum punishment of two years. While putting a stay on Rahul Gandhi’s conviction, the Supreme Court also cautioned the Congress leader to have been more careful in making the alleged remarks.
After the judgement, several congress leaders and politicians extended their support and greetings to Rahul Gandhi. The Indian National Congress called the Supreme Court’s judgement as the ‘Victory of love against hate’.
Extending support to Rahul Gandhi, the grand old party tweeted from its official handle, “It is a victory of love against hate. Satyamev Jayate – Jai Hind.”
Soon after the decision, Chattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel tweeted, “Even if the darkness is heavy and the sea is across, Light has always won, if truth is the basis. India welcomes the decision of the Supreme Court to stay the sentence of Shri Rahul Gandhi. Satyameva Jayate! This is the victory of INDIA,” in Hindi.
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