The Congress leader said his comment was at best political satire, where a linkage was sought to be established between economic offenders and people in powerful positions in the government.
The Supreme Court agreed to hear on July 21 the appeal filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi challenging the Gujarat High Court's refusal to stay the conviction and two-year jail term in a criminal defamation case.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has filed a petition in the Supreme Court, challenging the Gujarat High Court s decision to deny a stay on his conviction in a criminal defamation case related to his Modi surname remarks.