Dynamite News Rahul Gandhi disqualified as Lok Sabha MP after conviction by Surat court
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been disqualified as an MP in the criminal defamation case over his 'Modi surname' remark. Must read further on Dynamite News:
New Delhi: In a major development Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been disqualified as a Member of Lok Sabha (MP) from March 23, the date of his conviction in the criminal defamation case over his 'Modi surname' remark.
Rahul Gandhi was an MP from the seat of Wayanad in Kerala.
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Rahul Gandhi disqualified from Lok Sabha.
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This comes after the Surat court on Thursday, sentenced Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to two years imprisonment in a defamation case over his 'Modi surname' remark made in 2019 during an election rally in Karnataka.
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The criminal defamation case against Rahul Gandhi was filed by BJP MLA from Surat West Purnesh Modi. (ANI)