Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Pickpocket’ Remark For PM Narendra Modi ‘Not in Good Taste’, Says Delhi HC, Asks EC to Take Decision in Matter Within Eight Weeks
Observing that the statements were not in good taste, the court gave the constitutional body eight weeks to take the action.
The Delhi High Court has directed the Election Commission of India to act against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi "in accordance with the law" for calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi, home minister Amit Shah and businessman Gautam Adani 'pickpockets'. Observing that the statements were not in good taste, the court gave the constitutional body eight weeks to take the action. Gandhi made the remarks addressing a rally in Rajasthan ahead of elections in the state. Unemployment, Rising Prices Behind Parliament Security Breach, Says Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi (Watch Video).
Delhi High Court on Rahul Gandhi Pickpocket Remark
Delhi High Court says Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s speech given on November 22 against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a 'pickpocket' was 'not in good taste.
Delhi High Court directed the Election Commission of India to decide the matter within 8 weeks.
— ANI (@ANI) December 21, 2023
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