On Tuesday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made a strong statement against the Election Commission’s decision to disqualify him from contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. In a tweet, Gandhi said that he will not apologise for his remarks on the late freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, and that his name is not Savarkar.
The Election Commission had recently disqualified Gandhi from contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha elections for his remarks on Savarkar. The Commission had said that Gandhi’s remarks violated the Model Code of Conduct and that he had failed to provide any evidence to support his claims.
Gandhi’s tweet came in response to the Commission’s decision. He said that he will not apologise for his remarks and that his name is not Savarkar. He also said that he will continue to fight for the truth and that he will not be intimidated by the Commission’s decision.
Gandhi’s tweet has been widely praised by many, including Congress leaders, who have come out in support of him. They have said that the Commission’s decision is an attack on freedom of speech and expression and that it is an attempt to silence Gandhi’s voice.
The controversy surrounding Gandhi’s remarks on Savarkar has been ongoing for some time now. Gandhi had earlier said that Savarkar was a coward and had apologised for his remarks. However, the Commission had said that Gandhi’s apology was not enough and that he should provide evidence to support his claims.
Gandhi’s tweet has now put the spotlight back on the issue and has sparked a debate on freedom of speech and expression. It remains to be seen how the Commission will respond to Gandhi’s statement and whether it will reconsider its decision.