Rahul Gandhi's MP Disqualification: Rahul Gandhi believes he is above law, says Union Minister Smriti Irani

Wearing black clothes, several opposition MPs on Monday took out a march from parliament to Vijay Chowk to protest against the government over the Adani issue and Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from the Lok Sabha. Holding a huge "Satyamev Jayate" banner and placards with "save democracy" written on them, the MPs proceeded towards Vijay Chowk where they staged a sit-in.

Rahul Gandhi believes he is above law: Union Minister Smriti Irani on his disqualification from LS

Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani on Monday called the disqualification of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as Lok Sabha MP an 'operation of the law,' demonstrating that no person was above law in the country. She also charged that Gandhi believed that he was above law after his disqualification from the Lok Sabha, following his conviction in a defamation case. "It was made to appear as though it was the central government which disqualified Rahul Gandhi as an MP. It is a directive of the court,” Irani pointed out during a Yuva Samvada event organised by Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya.

Cong MLAs in Goa wear black clothes to protest Rahul's LS disqualification

Congress legislators in Goa on Monday wore black clothes while attending the Assembly Session as a mark of protest against the disqualification of former INC president Rahul Gandhi from the Lok Sabha.

All three Congress MLAs, including Leader of the Opposition Yuri Alemao, Aldona MLA Carlos Alvares Ferreira and Quepem MLA Altone D'Costa came to the Goa Legislative Assembly in black clothes.

"We strongly condemn the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi who spoke the truth and exposed the crony capitalist agenda of the BJP government. As a mark of protest, all three of us are wearing black clothes today," Yuri Alemao told reporters.

Disqualified as MP, Rahul Gandhi asked to vacate official bungalow by April 22

Disqualified Lok Sabha member Rahul Gandhi was on Monday asked to vacate the government bungalow allotted to him by April 22, official sources said on Monday.

The Housing Committee of the Lok Sabha took the decision following which the secretariat of the House served the notice on the former Congress president, a Z-plus protectee who has been living in the 12, Tughlaq Lane bungalow since 2005.

Puducherry Congress observes fast condemning disqualification of Rahul Gandhi

Puducherry Pradesh Congress Committee cadres observed a day-long fast at Anna Thidal in the neighbouring Odiansalai here on Monday protesting against disqualification of party leader Rahul Gandhi as member of Parliament. PPCC leader A V Subramanian, former Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy, office bearers of the PPCC, the two legislators of the party M Vaithianathan and Ramesh Parambath were among those who participated.

Rahul Gandhi's hasty disqualification as MP a conspiracy by Centre: Anand Sharma

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's hasty disqualification from the Lok Sabha is a conspiracy by the Centre, senior party leader Anand Sharma said on Monday.

The former Union minister also said Gandhi has every right to speak in Parliament. Gandhi was on March 23 sentenced to two years in jail by a Surat court in a 2019 criminal defamation case over his "why all thieves have Modi surname" remark.

A day later, he was disqualified from the Lok Sabha from the date of his conviction in the case.

"This shows BJP's hatred towards Rahul Gandhi. For a period of 30 days after the notice is served, one can rightfully continue to stay in the same house. After the 30-day time period, one can continue to stay in the same house by paying rent at market rates. Rahul Gandhi comes under 'Z' plus security category,"Congress MP Pramod Tiwari told ANI.

JUST IN | After being disqualified from the Lok Sabha, the Lok Sabha Housing Committee has given notice to Rahul Gandhi to vacate the government-allotted bungalow, sources told ANI.

Congress needs to do some serious introspection, instead of melodramatics: BJP

The BJP on Monday slammed the Congress, asking it to "do serious introspection" and ponder over what is acceptable in a political and legal system.

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri's comments came amidst escalated agitation by the Congress over the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi from Lok Sabha and the Adani issue. "They really deserve to do some serious introspection," Puri said when asked about the Congress observing 'black day' on Monday, a day after their party's 'Satyagraha' protests at the Rajghat.

TMC MPs attend Congress-led opposition meeting, protest on Adani issue

In a rare display of unity, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Monday attended a Congress-led opposition strategy meeting and was also part of the protest against the Adani issue and Rahul Gandhi's disqualification as Lok Sabha MP.

But instead of TMC's floor leaders, its two MPs were in attendance at both the events.

In a meeting called by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday evening of floor leaders of like minded parties, TMC will send the same two MPs -- Prasoon Banerjee and Jawahar Sirkar, party leaders said.

Youth Congress activists stage protest in Delhi against Rahul's disqualification, detained

Scores of Indian Youth Congress activists staged a protest at the Jantar Mantar here on Monday against the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi from the Lok Sabha and were detained when they tried to march towards Parliament.

Indian Youth Congress (IYC) activists from across the country gathered at the Jantar Mantar to show solidarity with Gandhi and criticised the central government for "silencing" voices of the democratic opposition. Carrying IYC flags and "Satyameva Jayate" placards, the protesters demanded justice for Gandhi.

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Din in Odisha assembly over Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification, Cong MLAs observe ‘black day’

The TN Congress MLAs on Monday staged a walkout from the state Legislative Assembly after Speaker M. Appavu expunged some remarks of party's floor leader K. Selvaperunthagai. The CLP leader had raised the issue of the disqualification of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

The TN Congress MLAs on Monday staged a walkout from the state Legislative Assembly after Speaker M. Appavu expunged some remarks of party's floor leader K. Selvaperunthagai. The CLP leader had raised the issue of the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi.

Wrong statement. He's a Gandhi but no need to drag Savarkar's name. Savarkar is our inspiration. Inspiration behind our fight is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj & Veer Savarkar," says Sanjay Raut on Rahul Gandhi's remark

| Bihar: Leaders of Mahagathbandhan stage a protest march in Patna, sporting black bands, against the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi as an MP.

Several members of the Indian Youth Congress protested at the Jantar Mantar here on Monday against the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi as an MP.

Carrying IYC flags and "Satyameva Jayate" placards, the protesters demanded justice for Gandhi.

"The Centre has shown that no one can speak or question the Modi government. Rahul ji raised questions about Adani... so they attempted to silence him by disqualifying him," said Vikram, one of the protesters.

"Rahul Gandhi is fearless and will continue to question the government over their wrong deeds," he added.

The protesters said they would also 'gherao' parliament to as part of their protest.

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Monday hit out Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, saying it was out of "arrogance" that she compared the Gandhi family with the dynasty of Lord Ram.

While addressing a rally on Sunday to protest the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi as a member of Lok Sabha, Priyanka Gandhi had criticised the BJP for labelling the Congress as a "dynastic" party.

"They (the BJP) accuse us of dynasticism…then what was Lord Ram? He was exiled but still fulfilled his responsibilities towards his family and motherland. Was this dynasticism? Did the Pandavas indulge in dynasticism," she had asked.

The Congress on Monday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi with leader of the opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge saying that he had no answers to questions posed by the now disqualified MP, Rahul Gandhi on Adani issue.

Addressing the media after a protest march outside Parliament, Kharge asked, "Why are you scared of a JPC on Adani? You have a two-thirds majority in Parliament, then why are you scared? This means that something is awry?"

On the party members wearing black, Kharge said it was a black day for democracy.

Opposition MPs in Rajya Sabha raise slogans demanding the constitution of JPC on the Adani stocks issue House adjourned to meet again at 11am on 28th March

Maharashtra BJP MPs protest in front of the Shivaji statue in Parliament against Rahul Gandhi's comments on Savarkar.

Indian Youth Congress protested in Delhi today over the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi as an MP. They were later detained by the Police.

TV visuals show Youth Congress workers detained at protest site near Jantar Mantar

Scindia on Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's "coward" remark about PM

Maharashtra BJP MPs will stage a protest in front of the Shivaji statue in Parliament against Rahul Gandhi's comments on Savarkar.

Meanwhile here's what Kharge said:

If someone says, "Hasan is corrupt," does that defame the entire Hasan community? This is just face-saving. OBC community knows this.: SP MP Hasan

The manner in which Rahul Gandhi's membership is taken away is completely undemocratic. He has the right to appeal in court. The court even gave him 30 days to appeal. Then what was the hurry to take his membership?: Manish Tewari

You are getting an ass to run a horse's race...They really deserve to do some serious introspection...: Hardeep Singh Puri

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When we speak in Parliament, they don't let the House function. When we speak outside, they take a decision that leads to disqualification. When we sit in protest in black clothes in front of these black-hearted people who butcher democracy: Pramod Tewari

"...To distract the attention from all issues, PM Modi has brought forth the issue of OBC & traitor issue from London...If you want to speak against Rahul Gandhi why is it not said in Parliament?" Adhir asks

Opposition MPs to march to Vijay Chowk on Adani issue and disqualification of Rahul Gandhi

We have seen Rahul Gandhi working as a habitual offender. In 2018, when he was reprimanded by SC, he protected himself by apologising. He will have to remember that the SC had asked him to refrain from making such mistakes: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

We welcome anyone who comes forward to protect democracy and Constitution & safeguard the people. We extend heartfelt gratitude to the people who support us: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge

I thank everyone who supported this. That is why, I thanked everyone yesterday and I thank them today as well: Kharge

Congress' Lok Sabha MP from Tamil Nadu, Manickam Tagore, on Sunday hinted towards resigning as a member of the Lower House of Parliament, saying he is in pain after "his leader Rahul Gandhi was disqualified".

Meanwhile, it is the third week of the second leg of the Budget Session in Parliament today and we expect Opposition parties to raise the pitch against the government over Rahul's disqualification and the Adani issue.

Jairam Ramesh hits out at PM over his speech on promoting Kannada in Karnataka on Sunday

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister, Anurag Thakur, on Sunday launched a scathing attack on former Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for the latter's remarks that he is not Savarkar.

Thakur, in a series of tweets, reminded Rahul that he could never become "Veer Savarkar even in his wildest dreams" because Veer Savarkar's name stands for grit, determination, staunch patriotism for Bharat, selflessness and commitment to the motherland.

Why isn't PM Modi being disqualified for targeting Sonia, Rajiv Gandhi, asks Maharashtra Congress chief

In the wake of Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from the Lok Sabha following his conviction in a defamation case, Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole on Sunday asked why Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not facing a similar action for constantly criticising Sonia Gandhi and late PM Rajiv Gandhi.