Germany and the US commented on the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi from the Lok Sabha due to his conviction in a defamation case. The German Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that the principles of democracy should be applied in Gandhi’s case, and they hope that the norms of judicial independence and fundamental principles of democracy will be followed. Similarly, the US emphasized the importance of judicial independence and the rule of law in democracy and is monitoring the progress of Gandhi’s legal cases. Gandhi was found guilty by the Surat Magistrate Court for making a ‘Modi’ reference in his speech during the Lok Sabha election campaign in Karnataka in 2019.
Berlin: Germany reacted to Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from the Lok Sabha following being convicted in a defamation case. The German Foreign Ministry spokesperson said in a statement that the basic principles of democracy should be applied in Rahul Gandhi’s case.
The German government has taken note of the court verdict once morest the Indian opposition political leader Rahul Gandhi and the cancellation of his Lok Sabha membership. We understand that Rahul can appeal once morest the verdict. Only then will it be clear if this ruling will stand and if there is any basis for his disqualification. We hope that the norms of judicial independence and fundamental principles of democracy will apply in the case. “- said the spokesperson of the German Foreign Ministry during the press conference.
Meanwhile, the US on Wednesday responded that it is monitoring everything in the case of Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification. Judicial independence and the rule of law are indispensable components of democracy. US State Principal Deputy Spokesperson Devant Patel said that he is monitoring how Rahul Gandhi’s cases are progressing in Indian courts.
The Surat Magistrate Court found Rahul Gandhi guilty of the ‘Modi’ reference in his speech during the Lok Sabha election campaign in Kolar, Karnataka on April 13, 2019. The maximum sentence in the case was two years imprisonment. ‘Lalit Modi, Nirav Modi, Narendra Modi’ how all the thieves got the name Modi, said Rahul.
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The disqualification of Rahul Gandhi from the Lok Sabha has not only stirred up Indian politics but has also caught the attention of the international community. Germany and the United States have both weighed in on the matter, emphasizing the basic principles of democracy and the importance of judicial independence and the rule of law. While Rahul Gandhi can appeal the verdict, the outcome remains uncertain. As we wait for further developments in this case, it serves as a reminder of the fragility and significance of democratic institutions and processes.
