India This Week ~ March 31, 2023
India This Week ~ March 31, 2023
India This Week - March 31, 2023
Rahul Gandhi's Legal Troubles
On March 23, 2023, a Surat court sentenced Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to two years in prison for a defamation case related to his 'Modi surname' remark. The court allowed bail and stayed the sentence for 30 days for him to appeal. This decision sparked reactions from BJP leaders criticizing Rahul Gandhi's impact on the country and Congress leaders defending him. The case raised allegations of governmental suppression of voices and pressure on the judiciary. Various Congress leaders supported Rahul Gandhi, highlighting his courage and commitment to truth.
(Source: India This Week - Page 1-6)
Central Railways Ticket Checking Performance
Central Railways achieved a significant milestone by earning over Rs 300 crore from ticket checking in the 2022-23 fiscal year. This marked a notable increase from the previous year, with Mumbai Division alone surpassing Rs 100 crore. The rigorous ticket checking operations aimed to curb ticketless travel and ensure better services for genuine passengers across all divisions of Central Railways.
(Source: India This Week - Page 2-4)
Rahul Gandhi Disqualified as Lok Sabha MP
In a major development, Rahul Gandhi was disqualified as a Member of Lok Sabha following his conviction in the defamation case. The disqualification stemmed from his 'Modi surname' remark made during an election rally in 2019. Congress leaders rallied in support of Rahul Gandhi, accusing the government of stifling democratic institutions and targeting opposition voices. The situation led to discussions of a possible no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla by opposition parties.
(Source: India This Week - Page 5-7)
