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Modi Surname Remark Rahul Gandhi Found Guilty of Contempt of Court

In 2019, Rahul Gandhi, the former President of the Indian National Congress, was found guilty of contempt of court by the Supreme Court of India for making derogatory remarks against the ruling party Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) leader and current Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.<br><br>

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Modi Surname Remark Rahul Gandhi Found Guilty of Contempt of Court

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  1. ARTICLE Modi Surname Remark Rahul Gandhi Found Guilty of Contempt of Court in 2019  BY MOHIT-KUMAR-SHARMA  MAR 27, 2023 12:53  In 2019, Rahul Gandhi, the former President of the Indian National Congress, was found guilty of contempt of court by the Supreme Court of India for making derogatory

  2. remarks against the ruling party Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) leader and current Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. During a political rally in 2016, Rahul Gandhi had alleged that the Modi surname was synonymous with corruption and accused the Prime Minister of accepting bribes from corporate houses during his tenure as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. The BJP filed a criminal defamation suit against Rahul Gandhi, and the case went on for years. In 2019, the Supreme Court found him guilty of contempt of court for his remarks and imposed a fine of Rs. 50,000 ($700) on him. The judgment of the court was widely criticized by the opposition parties, who saw it as an attempt by the ruling BJP to silence its critics. Rahul Gandhi himself called the verdict a "victory of truth." The controversy surrounding the Modi surname remark highlighted the deep political divide in India and the increasing intolerance towards dissenting views. While the ruling party accused Rahul Gandhi of spreading lies and defaming the Prime Minister, the opposition saw it as an attack on free speech and democratic values. The incident also raised questions about the role of the judiciary in safeguarding the right to freedom of expression. While the Supreme Court upheld the right to criticize the government, it also cautioned against making baseless and defamatory allegations that could harm the reputation of individuals. Overall, the Modi surname remark controversy was a significant political and legal issue that highlighted the challenges of balancing the right to free speech with the need to protect individuals from false and malicious allegations. ALSO READ Eating for Health and Happiness The Importance of Good Food - This Year Educate Yourself and Develop Your Skill with EasyShiksha Online Courses with Certificate - Authorised certificate recognized everywhere TAGS:INDIAPOLITICSSUPREME COURTRAHUL GANDHINARENDRA MODIBJPCONGRESS PARTYCONTEMPT OF COURTFREE SPEECHDEFAMATION.

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