Germany questions judicial independence over Rahul Gandhi’s Suspension as MP
- A spokesperson for the German Foreign Ministry acknowledged the verdict of the first instance of suspension from Parliament of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, stating that they have taken note of the situation. The spokesperson also mentioned that Rahul Gandhi has the right to appeal the verdict. This statement was made during a press briefing on German state-owned international broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW).
- According to a video of the broadcast posted on Twitter by Richard Walker, the Chief International Editor of DW based in Berlin, a German Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated during a press briefing that they have taken note of the verdict of first instance against Indian opposition politician Rahul Gandhi and the suspension of his parliamentary mandate. The spokesperson also mentioned that Mr Gandhi is in a position to appeal the verdict and it will become clear whether the verdict will stand and if the suspension of his mandate has any basis. She added that Germany expects the standards of judicial independence and fundamental democratic principles to apply in the case.
- Earlier this week, the Principal Deputy Spokesperson of the US Department of State, Vedant Patel, stated that the US is monitoring the legal proceedings involving Rahul Gandhi in Indian courts.
- During a press briefing in Washington earlier this week, Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson of the US Department of State, stated that the US is closely monitoring Rahul Gandhi’s case in Indian courts. He emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law and judicial independence as a fundamental aspect of any democratic system. Responding to a question on Gandhi’s disqualification as an MP, Patel stated that the US engages with the Indian government to promote democratic values, including freedom of expression.
- The US Department of State Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel stated that the US is closely monitoring Rahul Gandhi’s case in Indian courts and emphasized the importance of upholding democratic values, including freedom of expression. In March, Rahul Gandhi was convicted and sentenced to two years in prison in a defamation case over his “Modi surname” remark during a 2019 election rally in Karnataka. The case was filed by BJP MLA Purnesh Modi, and following his conviction, Rahul Gandhi was disqualified from the Lok Sabha.
- After being convicted in the defamation case and sentenced to two years imprisonment, Rahul Gandhi has been given 30 days to appeal against the verdict before the sentence is enforced. His disqualification from the Lok Sabha has sparked a political controversy, with the BJP accusing him of being a “habitual loose cannon” and the Congress claiming that his disqualification was deliberate.
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