Congress loses prime ministerial face, Rahul Gandhi’s political career in jeopardy: what can he do next?
Rahul Gandhi has been ousted from office after being convicted and sentenced by a Gujarat court in a 2019 defamation case. While some legal experts had previously suggested that Gandhi’s disqualification would be automatic upon conviction, others argued that it could be stopped if the conviction is overturned. Here’s a deeper look at the issue.
Rahul Gandhi has been ousted from office after being convicted and sentenced by a Gujarat court in a 2019 defamation case. While some legal experts had previously suggested that Gandhi’s disqualification would be automatic upon conviction, others argued that it could be stopped if the conviction is overturned. Here’s a deeper look at the issue.
What does the judge’s decision mean?
The court’s decision meant he risked automatic disqualification as a member of parliament under the Representation of the People Act 1951.
What does the judge’s decision mean?
The court’s decision meant he risked automatic disqualification as a member of parliament under the Representation of the People Act 1951.
Article 8, paragraph 3 of the law stipulates that if a member of parliament is convicted of a crime and sentenced to at least two years, he is automatically removed from office. The Lok Sabha Secretariat has disqualified Rahul Gandhi and declared his constituency vacant. The Election Commission may announce a special election for the seat, forcing Gandhi too to vacate his government bungalow in central Delhi.
Article 8, paragraph 3 of the law stipulates that if a Member of Parliament is convicted of a crime and sentenced to at least two years, he is automatically removed from office. The Lok Sabha Secretariat has disqualified Rahul Gandhi and declared his constituency vacant. The Election Commission may announce a special election for the seat, forcing Gandhi too to vacate his government bungalow in central Delhi.
What’s next for Rahul Gandhi?
Although the Congress leader was granted bail and his sentence suspended for 30 days to allow him to appeal the decision, he remains at risk of imprisonment. Legal experts have suggested that the ban could be avoided if he succeeds in having his conviction overturned in a higher court.
What’s next for Rahul Gandhi?
Although the Congress leader was granted bail and his sentence suspended for 30 days to allow him to appeal the decision, he remains at risk of imprisonment. Legal experts have suggested that the ban could be avoided if he succeeds in having his conviction overturned in a higher court.
Former union law minister Kapil Sibal, also a senior lawyer in the Congress, has suggested that Mr Gandhi is automatically disqualified as an MP with his two-year jail term.
Former union law minister Kapil Sibal, also a senior lawyer in the Congress, has suggested that Mr Gandhi is automatically disqualified as an MP with his two-year jail term.
“If the court (court) suspends the sentence, that is not enough. The sentence should be suspended or suspended. He (Rahul Gandhi) can continue as an MP only if the conviction is stayed,” he said. “Mr Sibal told NDTV.
“If the court (court) suspends the sentence, that is not enough. The sentence should be suspended or suspended. He (Rahul Gandhi) can continue as an MP only if the conviction is stayed,” he said. “Mr Sibal told NDTV.
Congress leaders have questioned the legality of the decision and have indicated that they intend to challenge the verdict in a higher court.
Congress leaders have questioned the legality of the decision and have indicated that they intend to challenge the verdict in a higher court.
Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh said, “We will fight this battle legally and politically.” We will not be afraid or silent. Instead of JPC, Adani scam linked to Prime Minister Rahul Gandhi has been disqualified.
Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh said, “We will fight this battle legally and politically.” We will not be afraid or silent. Instead of JPC, Adani scam linked to Prime Minister Rahul Gandhi has been disqualified.
Adding to this, the Congress president said, “We will continue to demand JPC, if necessary we will go to jail to save democracy.”
Adding to this, the Congress president said, “We will continue to demand JPC, if necessary we will go to jail to save democracy.”
