Rahul Gandhi’s ‘pickpocket’ remark for PM, Delhi HC urges swift decision from EC
Delhi HC asked the Election Commission to promptly decide, preferably within eight weeks, on the notice issued to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, noting that the alleged statements are "not in good taste".
New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi landed in trouble for his ‘pickpocket’ remark for PM. In this matter the Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to take appropriate action against the Congress leader for his speech on November 22 when he called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “pickpocket”.
The Delhi High Court asked the Election Commission to promptly decide, preferably within eight weeks, on the notice issued to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, noting that the alleged statements are “not in good taste”.
This notice is in relation to Gandhi’s alleged “pickpocket” comment directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a speech last month.
The court was hearing a public interest litigation seeking action against Gandhi and the formulation of guidelines to prevent such instances by political leaders.
The petitioner, Bharat Nagar, said that Gandhi’s speech on November 22 contained “heinous allegations” against individuals in the highest governmental positions, including the Prime Minister, referring to him as a “pickpocket.”
Ms Kalinga