US tracking Rahul Gandhi’s court case: Official

The US is following the court case of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Washington will continue to work with India on a shared commitment to democratic principles and protection of human rights, including freedom of expression. This comment has been made by an official of the US government. A court in Surat in Gujarat convicted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on March 23 and sentenced him to two years imprisonment in a criminal defamation case filed in 2019 against him over his “Modi surname” remark.

The next day, on March 24, he was disqualified from the membership of the Lok Sabha. In a press briefing on Monday, State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel said, “Respect for the rule of law and judicial independence is a cornerstone of any democracy. We are looking into Mr. Gandhi’s case in the Indian courts. We are in touch with the Government of India on our shared commitment to democratic values, including freedom of expression.” “In our conversations with our Indian partners, we will continue to underline the importance of protecting democratic principles and human rights, including freedom of expression,” he said. Responding to a question, Patel said it is normal for the US to keep in touch with members of opposition parties in countries with which the US has bilateral relations.

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