BJP & Congress commerce barbs as Germany takes notice of Rahul’s disqualification from Lok Sabha

By PTI

NEW DELHI: As Germany took notice of Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from Lok Sabha, the BJP on Thursday accused the Congress of “inviting foreign powers” for interference in India’s inside issues and the Opposition occasion hit again, alleging that its rival was making an attempt to divert consideration from the Adani challenge.

In a tweet Thursday, senior Congress chief Digvijaya Singh thanked German international ministry and Richard Walker, Chief International Editor of Deutsche Welle, for “taking note of how the Democracy is being compromised in India through the persecution of Rahul Gandhi”. He tagged a tweet by Walker by which the senior journalist had posted a video of a German international ministry spokesperson reacting to Gandhi’s disqualification.

At a press briefing, Germany’s international ministry spokesperson mentioned, “We have taken note of the verdict of first instance against Indian opposition politician Rahul Gandhi as well as the suspension of his parliamentary mandate. To our knowledge, Mr Gandhi is in a position to appeal the verdict. It will then become clear whether this verdict will stand and whether the suspension of his mandate has any basis,” the spokesperson was quoted as saying.

Mr. Rijiju, why divert from the principle challenge? The challenge is that the Prime Minister can not reply Rahul Gandhi’s questions on Adani.
Instead of deceptive folks, please reply the questions? https://t.co/dBK7ppMCFi

— Pawan Khera (@Pawankhera) March 30, 2023

Germany expects that “standards of judicial independence and fundamental democratic principles” will equally apply to the proceedings in opposition to Rahul Gandhi, the spokesperson added.

A number of BJP leaders attacked the Congress and Singh, accusing the occasion of inviting international interference in inside affairs.

Sharing a screenshot of Digivijaya Singh’s tweet, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju mentioned, “Thank you Rahul Gandhi for inviting foreign powers for interference into India’s internal matters. Remember, Indian Judiciary can’t be influenced by foreign interference. India won’t tolerate ‘foreign influence’ anymore because our Prime Minister is:- Shri @narendramodi Ji,” Rijiju mentioned.

Hitting again at Rijiju, Congress’ media division head Pawan Khera mentioned, “Mr. Rijiju, why divert from the main issue? The issue is that the Prime Minister cannot answer Rahul Gandhi’s questions about Adani.” Instead of “misleading” folks, please reply the questions, Khera mentioned.

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BJP’s IT division head Amit Malviya additionally tagged Singh’s tweet and mentioned, “Shameful that Congress continues to lean on foreign agencies and seek their intervention in India’s internal affairs. Rahul Gandhi had recently sought Europe and US intervention and now it is Digvijay Singh. But Law is the Law- Unless somebody thinks Law is not the Law for them,” he mentioned.

BJP spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill additionally hit out on the Congress, alleging that the occasion “celebrating Germany/U.S.remarks on Rahul Gandhi’s case shows their political desperation”.

“Rejected by Indian voters now looking for acceptance by foreign powers is sad reality of Congress! Judiciary must take note of daily maligning of courts by Congress brigade!” he mentioned.

Tagging Singh’s tweet, BJP chief Vijay Chauthaiwale mentioned on Twitter, “Look how happy @digvijaya_28 ji with comments from Germany. It only shows how they are desperate to involve external agencies in the domestic matters.”

Gandhi was disqualified from Lok Sabha on March 23 after a courtroom in Gujarat’s Surat convicted him in a 2019 defamation case.

Earlier this week, a US state division official had mentioned the United States is watching the courtroom case of Rahul Gandhi.

The official had noticed that the US continues to have interaction with India on the shared dedication in direction of democratic rules and the safety of human rights, together with freedom of expression.

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NEW DELHI: As Germany took notice of Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from Lok Sabha, the BJP on Thursday accused the Congress of “inviting foreign powers” for interference in India’s inside issues and the Opposition occasion hit again, alleging that its rival was making an attempt to divert consideration from the Adani challenge.

In a tweet Thursday, senior Congress chief Digvijaya Singh thanked German international ministry and Richard Walker, Chief International Editor of Deutsche Welle, for “taking note of how the Democracy is being compromised in India through the persecution of Rahul Gandhi”. He tagged a tweet by Walker by which the senior journalist had posted a video of a German international ministry spokesperson reacting to Gandhi’s disqualification.

At a press briefing, Germany’s international ministry spokesperson mentioned, “We have taken note of the verdict of first instance against Indian opposition politician Rahul Gandhi as well as the suspension of his parliamentary mandate. To our knowledge, Mr Gandhi is in a position to appeal the verdict. It will then become clear whether this verdict will stand and whether the suspension of his mandate has any basis,” the spokesperson was quoted as saying.googletag.cmd.push(operate() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

Mr. Rijiju, why divert from the principle challenge? The challenge is that the Prime Minister can not reply Rahul Gandhi’s questions on Adani.
Instead of deceptive folks, please reply the questions? https://t.co/dBK7ppMCFi
— Pawan Khera (@Pawankhera) March 30, 2023
Germany expects that “standards of judicial independence and fundamental democratic principles” will equally apply to the proceedings in opposition to Rahul Gandhi, the spokesperson added.

A number of BJP leaders attacked the Congress and Singh, accusing the occasion of inviting international interference in inside affairs.

Sharing a screenshot of Digivijaya Singh’s tweet, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju mentioned, “Thank you Rahul Gandhi for inviting foreign powers for interference into India’s internal matters. Remember, Indian Judiciary can’t be influenced by foreign interference. India won’t tolerate ‘foreign influence’ anymore because our Prime Minister is:- Shri @narendramodi Ji,” Rijiju mentioned.

Hitting again at Rijiju, Congress’ media division head Pawan Khera mentioned, “Mr. Rijiju, why divert from the main issue? The issue is that the Prime Minister cannot answer Rahul Gandhi’s questions about Adani.” Instead of “misleading” folks, please reply the questions, Khera mentioned.

READ MORE: 

United Opposition takes govt head on over Rahul’s disqualification

Disqualified as a result of PM Modi was terrified of my subsequent speech on Adani: Rahul

Martyred PM’s son who walked for nationwide unity can by no means insult nation: Priyanka

BJP’s IT division head Amit Malviya additionally tagged Singh’s tweet and mentioned, “Shameful that Congress continues to lean on foreign agencies and seek their intervention in India’s internal affairs. Rahul Gandhi had recently sought Europe and US intervention and now it is Digvijay Singh. But Law is the Law- Unless somebody thinks Law is not the Law for them,” he mentioned.

BJP spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill additionally hit out on the Congress, alleging that the occasion “celebrating Germany/U.S.remarks on Rahul Gandhi’s case shows their political desperation”.

“Rejected by Indian voters now looking for acceptance by foreign powers is sad reality of Congress! Judiciary must take note of daily maligning of courts by Congress brigade!” he mentioned.

Tagging Singh’s tweet, BJP chief Vijay Chauthaiwale mentioned on Twitter, “Look how happy @digvijaya_28 ji with comments from Germany. It only shows how they are desperate to involve external agencies in the domestic matters.”

Gandhi was disqualified from Lok Sabha on March 23 after a courtroom in Gujarat’s Surat convicted him in a 2019 defamation case.

Earlier this week, a US state division official had mentioned the United States is watching the courtroom case of Rahul Gandhi.

The official had noticed that the US continues to have interaction with India on the shared dedication in direction of democratic rules and the safety of human rights, together with freedom of expression.

READ MORE | Defamation case: Plea difficult Rahul’s conviction prepared, to be moved quickly