U.S. circumspect on Rahul Gandhi disqualification, reaffirms shared democratic values with India

Posted on:
Key Points

The U.S. on March 24, 2023 kept a distance from the disqualification of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from the Lok Sabha after his conviction in a defamation case..

Respect for the rule of law and judicial independence is a cornerstone of any democracy, a State Department spokesperson said via email to The Hindu..

The Indian and U.S. governments frequently highlight their shared democratic values at bilateral fora, and in joint statements..

U.S. officials engage regularly with the Government of India on our shared commitment to democratic values the bedrock for the U.S.-India relationship, the spokesperson said...

You might be interested in

Rahul Gandhi Lok Sabha disqualification row: Here is what you need to know

25, Mar, 23

Rahul Gandhi during press conference earlier today said that he cant be silenced by being disqualified from Lok Sabha

Germany reacts to Rahul Gandhi case: ‘Judicial independence and…’

30, Mar, 23

Germany said the government had “taken note of the verdict of first instance” against Rahul Gandhi and the “suspension of his parliamentary mandate”. | Latest News India

Rahul Gandhi disqualification: Congress stages protests in Haryana, Punjab

26, Mar, 23

Rahul Gandhi was disqualified from the Lok Sabha on Friday, a day after a court in Gujarat's Surat convicted him in a 2019 defamation case. The disqualification will bar Gandhi (52), a four-time MP, from contesting polls for eight years unless a higher court stays his conviction.

Fighting for voice of India, ready to pay any price, says Rahul Gandhi after disqualification as MP

24, Mar, 23

“I am fighting for the voice of India and am ready to pay any price (for it),” Rahul Gandhi tweeted after his disqualification as a member of the Lok Sabha.

Congress leaders in Haryana, Punjab protest disqualification of Rahul Gandhi from Lok Sabha

26, Mar, 23

The Punjab and Haryana units of Congress began a day-long ‘Sankalp Satyagraha’ here on Sunday to protest against Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from Lok Sabha. Both units are holding separate events at the state headquarters as part of the protest programme in which many senior leaders are taking part.

Centre played active role in ensuring hasty disqualification of Rahul Gandhi from LS: JD(U)

25, Mar, 23

‘In case of Rahul Gandhi though, the disqualification was ordered in less than 24 hours of the court order. The hadbadi [haste] shows that the government at the Centre has played an active role in the issue,’ said said JD(U) national president Rajiv Ranjan Singh

Smriti Irani dubs Rahul Gandhi 'misogynist' for allegedly blowing flying kiss to Parl that seats female me

09, Aug, 23

Union Minister Smriti Zubin Irani on Wednesday called Rahul Gandhi 'misogynist' for allegedly blowing flying kiss to Parliament that seats female members. Irani said Gandhi's action lacked dignity. She slammed the Congress leader's statement on the no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha against the NDA government and said You are not India, for India is not corrupt.

Our take on Rahul Gandhi disqualification, Xi-Putin meet, Choksi's kidnapping— in 50 words

07, Apr, 23

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from Parliament echoes around the world, Shashi Tharoor tweets

25, Mar, 23

Rahul Gandhi disqualification: Yesterday, the great-grandson of India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was disqualified as a Member of Parliament (MP) following his conviction over his remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Shashi Tharoor says 'every corner…' on foreign media coverage of Rahul Gandhi

25, Mar, 23

Shashi Tharoor said the BJP wanted to silence one voice but now every corner of the world hears the voice of India as Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from the Lok Sabha gets coverage by foreign media. | Latest News India