BBCNEWS BBC News June 4, 2024 05:16:00
Rally in support of mr gandhi, one leader saying, "this is a new low for indian "democracy". mr gandhi has said he is fighting for the voice of india and would pay any price that is required for it. he isn't expected to be jailed. he can appeal against the verdict but he cannot contest elections — national elections are due next year — unless that sentence is suspended or he's acquitted. it is a rare moment in indian politics. whether or not it's a seminal moment in terms of uniting the opposition against the bjp, we'll see in the days and weeks to come. a child's simple picture against th...