Sonia, Rahul Gandhi along with other accused in the National Herald case were granted bail by a trial court today.
New Delhi:
Congress President Sonia Gandhi and son Rahul appeared in a trial court today in the National Herald case where the hearing was adjourned in under 5 minutes. The Gandhis along with other accused in the case were granted bail on a surety bond of Rs 50,000 each.
Sonia and Rahul Gandhi addressed a press conference shortly after the hearing. Here are the highlights.
Sonia Gandhi
I appeared in the court with a clear conscience just as any other citizen would do.
The country's laws are without any fear and equal for everyone.
The BJP government is targeting the opposition and are using government for it.
Our political opponents are attacking us. We know them very well. This has been going on for generations.
We will not be scared, our struggle will continue. I have no doubt that the truth will come out.
Rahul Gandhi
I respect the law. We will continue our fight for the poor and the weak. We are not going to take even one step back.
Modi Ji is falsely accusing us. He thinks the Opposition will bow down. I want the people of this country to know, Congress and I will not bow down.
We will fight back and continue to be a strong Opposition.
Dr Manmohan Singh
We are united in support. We will give a determined fight because we stand for certain values.