Respect Court, But Don’t Agree with Verdict: Kejriwal on Rahul Gandhi’s Conviction

New Delhi: “we respect the court, but do not agree with the verdict”, said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal while responding to the Gujarat court’s verdict to convict and punish Rahul Gandhi in a criminal defamation case.

“There is a conspiracy to eliminate non-BJP leaders and parties by prosecuting them. We have differences with Congress, but it is not right to implicate Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case like this. It is the job of the public and the opposition to ask questions. We respect the court but disagree with the decision,” the AAP chief tweeted.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said in a tweet, “This is the new India. If you raise your voice against injustice, then ED-CBI, Police, FIR will be imposed on everyone”.

“Rahul Gandhi ji is also being punished for speaking the truth, for raising his voice against the dictator. The law of the country gives an opportunity to appeal to Rahul Gandhi, he will exercise this right. We are not afraid,” he added.