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Rahul Gandhi disqualified in criminal defamation case; check out the list of politicians who were disqualified from their post after convictions.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been disqualified as an MP of Lok Sabha after his conviction in 2019 defamation case. Here's a look at some of the other prominent leaders who were booted after being convicted
The Supreme Court had struck down, as "unconstitutional", Section 8(4) of the Representation of The People Act, which stated that if a sitting member of the House is convicted of an offence punishable by more than two years in prison and files an appeal within three months of the conviction, he/she will not be disqualified from holding membership of the House.
Rahul Gandhi was convicted in a defamation case on Thursday (March 24) and may face disqualification from his Lok Sabha seat. Take a look at some other MPs and MLAs who were disqualified after getting convicted in criminal cases.
The Representation of the People Act says that a person can be disqualified as an MP or MLA, if they are convicted under certain offences and/or sentenced to more than two years of imprisonment.