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‘Expect fundamental democratic principles’; Germany reacts to Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification

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BERLIN: Germany has responded to Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from Lok Sabha after his conviction in a defamation case. Germany’s foreign ministry spokesperson said that the fundamental democratic principles should apply in Rahul Gandhi’s case.

“We have taken note of the verdict of first instance against the 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. We expect that standards of judicial independence and fundamental democratic principles will apply in the case.”, stated the spokesperson during press meet.

Meanwhile, the US on Wednesday responded that they are watching everything related to the case of Rahul Gandhi's disqualification. “Respect for the rule of law and judicial independence is a cornerstone of any democracy, and we're watching Mr Gandhi's case in Indian courts," US Department of State Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said.

The Surat Magistrate Court found Rahul Gandhi guilty of the 'Modi' reference in his speech during the Lok Sabha election campaign in Kolar, Karnataka on April 13, 2019. The court also sentenced two years imprisonment. “Lalit Modi, Nirav Modi, Narendra Modi, how come all the thieves have the common surname.", this was Rahul Gandhi’s remark.

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