The case was filed against Rahul Gandhi by BJP MLA and former Gujarat minister Purnesh Modi.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was found guilty and sentenced to two years in prison on Thursday in a 2019 criminal defamation case over his remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's surname by a court in Gujarat's Surat. However, he was granted bail and his sentence was suspended for 30 days to let him appeal the decision.
The case was filed against Mr Gandhi by BJP MLA and former Gujarat minister Purnesh Modi for saying "How come all thieves have the common surname Modi?"
Here are the Highlights on Rahul Gandhi conviction:
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"Time To Fight Not Fright": Tejashwi Yadav On Rahul Gandhi's Conviction
The action against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is an occasion for "fight, not fright" and all parties opposed to the ruling BJP at the Centre must come together "without delay", Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav said today. The RJD leader, whose party has been a Congress ally for two decades, was reacting to the conviction of Gandhi by a Gujarat court in a defamation case. "Yeh darne ka nahin, ladne ka waqt hai (It's the time to fight, not fright)", he said.
Congress Chief Convenes Meeting Over Rahul Gandhi's Conviction
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge today convened a meeting of top party leaders at his residence to discuss the situation arising out of the conviction and two-year sentence of Rahul Gandhi by a Surat court in a defamation case. Senior Congress leaders, including party MPs, gathered at Mr Kharge's residence in the evening and deliberated on the political fallout of Mr Gandhi's conviction.
Congress Protests In Tamil Nadu Against Rahul Gandhi's Conviction
The Congress staged a rail roko in Kumbakonam and Virudhachalam in Tamil Nadu while party lawmakers resorted to a "black band" protest in front of the State Assembly here today condemning the sentencing of party leader Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said he spoke to "brother" Rahul Gandhi and conveyed his solidarity. He accused the BJP of trampling democratic rights.
Government Wants To Get Rahul Gandhi Removed From Lok Sabha: Congress Chief
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge today alleged that the BJP-led government wants to get Rahul Gandhi removed from Lok Sabha through disqualification as he speaks the truth and exposes it. His remarks came after a court in Surat sentenced Gandhi to two years in jail in a defamation case, filed on a complaint by BJP MLA Purnesh Modi, for his alleged remark, "How come all the thieves have Modi as the common surname?"
"PM Modi Also Commented On Nehru Surname": AAP MLA On Rahul Gandhi's Conviction
AAP leader and Delhi minister Saurabh Bhardwaj hit out at the Centre over the conviction of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case, saying while the Congress leader's remark using the 'Modi' surname was wrong, it was unfair to single him out as Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also commented on the Nehru surname. Earlier, today, the Surat district court sentenced Rahul Gandhi to two years of imprisonment in a criminal defamation case filed against him for his alleged remark using the Modi surname at a campaign meeting in Karnataka for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
Rahul Gandhi Must Apologise To PM Modi: Maharashtra BJP Chief
Maharashtra Congress Leaders Protest Against Rahul Gandhi's Conviction Maharashtra Congress leaders today staged a protest outside the party's Mumbai unit office to protest the conviction of Rahul Gandhi by a Gujarat court in a defamation case over his "Modi surname" remark. Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole, party's Mumbai unit chief Bhai Jagtap, former chief ministers Prithviraj Chavan and Ashok Chavan, other leaders and party workers staged the protest.
Will Challenge Surat Court's 'Erroneous' Judgement Against Rahul Gandhi: CongressThe Congress today dubbed the conviction of Rahul Gandhi by a Surat court in a defamation case as an "infirm, erroneous and unsustainable judgement" that will be immediately challenged in a higher court and expressed hope that it will be stayed and quashed soon. Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi said the Gujarat trial court has given a 170-page judgement which is still subject to translation and the party is working towards filing an appeal against it in a higher court.
Rahul Gandhi Will Continue To Raise His Voice Against Social, Political Issues: Congress
Rahul Gandhi Reaches Home In Delhi After Surat Court Verdict
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin Speaks To Rahul Gandhi Over Phone
DMK Chief and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin spoke to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over phone to express party's support.
Rahul Gandhi Arrives In Delhi After Gujarat Court Verdict In "Modi Surname" Case
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Talks Of Past Statements Of PM, BJP Leaders Against GandhisReacting to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's conviction in a criminal defamation case regarding his "Modi surname" remark, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel today spoke of the barbs such as "Mir Jafar" used by Bharatiya Janata Party leaders for Gandhi. Talking to reporters on the Assembly premises here, he also accused the BJP-led Centre of attempting to "threaten" and "suppress" constitutional institutions. "The court's decision is before everyone and bail has also been granted. The fight will continue further," he said.
Does Congress Want Complete Freedom For Rahul Gandhi To Abuse People: BJP
The BJP today asserted that the law will take its course if Rahul Gandhi abuses people and slammed the Congress over its criticism of his conviction in a defamation case, asking whether the opposition party wants "complete freedom" for him to "abuse" others. Addressing a press conference, BJP leader and former law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad also cautioned Gandhi against making defamatory remarks, saying the Congress leader will find himself facing "more troubles" if he doesn't refrain from doing so.
"Rahul Gandhi Defies And Disrespects Every Democratic Institution": Minister Piyush Goyal
Opposition Leaders Made Victims Of Conspiracies: Hemant Soren On Rahul Gandhi's Conviction
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren today said the two-year sentence awarded to Rahul Gandhi by a court in Surat is a matter of concern for democracy, and alleged that non-BJP governments and leaders were being made victims of conspiracies. He said though he has full faith in the judiciary, he is against the decision to sentence the Congress leader in a 2019 criminal defamation case filed against him over his "Modi surname" remarks.
Government Conspiring To Silence Rahul Gandhi's Voice: Congress On "Modi Surname" Case
Verdict Shows Rahul Gandhi Is Failing Legally Too: BJP
The BJP claimed that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is also "failing legally" after a Gujarat court verdict on Thursday held him guilty in a 2019 criminal defamation case. A court in Surat sentenced Gandhi to two years in jail in the case filed on a complaint by BJP MLA Purnesh Modi for his alleged remark, "How come all the thieves have Modi as the common surname?" BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said Mr Gandhi should consider what he says, particularly while using words that may be construed as being disrespectful about a community or person.
Cops Detain Congress Workers Protesting Against Rahul Gandhi's Conviction In Bengal
Uproar In Jharkhand Assembly Over Rahul Gandhi's Conviction
Congress MLAs created noisy scenes in Jharkhand Assembly today over the sentencing of Rahul Gandhi by a Gujarat court and holding BJP responsible behind the judgement. Congress lawmakers trooped into the well of the House and raised slogans like 'BJP ki Hitlarsahi Nahi Chalegi' (BJP's Hitler-like rule will not work).
All Congress MPs To Receive Rahul Gandhi At Delhi Airport Today
All Congress MPs will go to Delhi airport to receive Rahul Gandhi at 4:30 pm. Rahul Gandhi will arrive at Terminal 1 of the Delhi Airport from Surat at around 4 pm.
Rahul Gandhi Leaves From Surat Airport
"If Rahul Gandhi Has Right To Insult People Then...": Ravi Shankar Prasad
"Does Believing In Truth And Non-Violence Mean Humiliating People": BJP On Rahul Gandhi Remark
"We Will Appeal In Higher Court": Congress Chief On Rahul Gandhi Conviction
Rahul Gandhi Will Appeal Court Ruling, Being Punished For Speaking Truth: Congress
The Congress today said former party chief Rahul Gandhi will file an appeal against a Gujarat court verdict holding him guilty in a 2019 criminal defamation case and alleged that he was being "punished" for raising his voice for the truth.
"We Will Fight And Win": Congress On Rahul Gandhi Conviction
"Rahul Gandhi A Soldier Of Truth And Non-Violence": Ashok Gehlot
"Gandhis Not Afraid Of Anything": Congress
"Rahul Gandhi Is Not Afraid Of BJP And RSS": Congress
Rahul Gandhi's Remarks Harm Congress, Party Sinking: Minister Kiren Rijiju
Law Minister Kiren Rijiju today said Rahul Gandhi's remarks have caused harm to the Congress whose leaders were worried that the party's fortunes were sinking. His remarks came after a Gujarat court convicted Mr Gandhi for his 'Modi surname' comments and handed out a two-year jail term to the Lok Sabha member from Wayanad.
"Have Differences With Rahul Gandhi, But Trapping Him In Defamation Case Not Right": Arvind Kejriwal
"Entire Government Machinery Trying To Suppress Voice Of Rahul Gandhi": Priyanka Gandhi
"We Believe In Law And Judiciary, Will Fight Against This": Mallikarjun Kharge
"Rahul Gandhi Is Courageous Man, Only He Can Compete With NDA": Ashok Gehlot
"Welcome Court Judgement": BJP MLA Purnesh Modi
My Religion Is Based On Truth And Non-Violence: Rahul Gandhi