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Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha Disqualification Revoked After Supreme Court's Defamation Case Stay

Monday, August 7, 2023 | August 07, 2023 WIB
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from the Lok Sabha has been revoked by the Lok Sabha Secretariat on August 7, following the Supreme Court's decision to stay his conviction in a defamation case. This restoration allows Rahul Gandhi to resume his position as the MP from Kerala's Wayanad.

Punjab and Haryana High Court Raises Concerns Over Nuh Demolitions: "Ethnic Cleansing" or Law and Order Issue?  The recent turmoil in Nuh and Gurugram has captured the attention of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. In a bold move, the court has halted bulldozer operations in areas hit by communal violence and raised a crucial question about the motives behind these demolitions. Citing Lord Acton's words, "Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely," the court pointedly asked if these actions were veiled attempts at ethnic cleansing.  The court's order carries a stern tone, expressing suspicions that the state government might be employing law and order concerns as a pretext for tearing down structures belonging to a specific community. Media reports suggesting that the demolitions target those allegedly involved in "anti-social activity" further fueled the court's inquiry.  Notably, the court also cited Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij's statement about bulldozers being part of "treatment" for communal violence. This reference was used to highlight concerns about the misuse of power. The court demanded transparency, instructing the Haryana government to submit an affidavit detailing the number of demolitions conducted in the last two weeks and whether proper notices were issued prior to each.  Deputy Commissioner Dhirendra Khadgata promptly heeded the court's decision, ordering officials to cease bulldozer operations. The court's intervention comes after a week of intense communal clashes that led to fatalities, substantial property damage, and a prevailing sense of panic in Nuh and Gurugram.  Within just four days, over 350 shanties and 50 cement structures were razed to the ground. As the high court's probing questions shed light on potential motivations behind these actions, the region watches with heightened awareness for the truth to emerge.



New Dehli: Upon his return to Parliament, Rahul Gandhi was warmly welcomed by Congress and other Opposition MPs, who greeted him with slogans at gate number one of the Parliament House complex. He paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi's statue upon his arrival.

The reinstatement comes after the Supreme Court's interim order, which stayed his conviction in the criminal defamation case related to the 'Modi surname' remark. The court issued notices to the Gujarat Government and the complainant in July after Rahul Gandhi appealed against the Gujarat High Court's order that declined to stay his conviction.

The Lok Sabha Secretariat issued a notification declaring that the suspension of Rahul Gandhi's membership has ceased to operate, subject to further judicial pronouncements. This decision allows him to participate in important parliamentary proceedings, such as the upcoming no-confidence motion against the Modi Government, which is set to begin on August 8.

Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha Disqualification Revoked After Supreme Court's Defamation Case Stay


Previously, Rahul Gandhi was disqualified as MP from Kerala's Wayanad on March 24, after a magisterial court convicted him for his 'Modi surname' remark ahead of the 2019 national polls. The revocation of his disqualification brings a sigh of relief to the Congress leader, as he can now actively fulfill his parliamentary duties once again.
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