Congress leader Rahul Gandhi received a warm reception from alliance parties on Tuesday as he returned to Parliament following the Supreme Court's suspension of his disqualification. His parliamentary membership was reinstated, marking his first appearance since. Congress MPs greeted him with enthusiastic "Rahul Gandhi zindabad" slogans, expressing their support and excitement.
Gandhi was disqualified from Parliament in December 2019 for failing to disclose his assets in an affidavit. He challenged the decision in the Supreme Court, which suspended his disqualification on Monday. In its order, the Supreme Court said that Gandhi had not deliberately concealed his assets and that there was no evidence of financial impropriety.
Gandhi's return to Parliament is a boost for the Congress party, which has been struggling in recent months. He is seen as a popular leader and his presence in Parliament is likely to energize the party's rank and file.
Alliance parties, including the Samajwadi Party, the Rashtriya Janata Dal, and the Trinamool Congress, also welcomed Gandhi's return to Parliament. They said that his presence would strengthen the opposition and help to fight against the government.
Gandhi is expected to play a key role in the upcoming assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa, and Manipur. He is also likely to lead the Congress party's campaign against the government in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
In his first speech in Parliament after his return, Gandhi attacked the government on a range of issues, including the economy, unemployment, and farmers' protests. He said that the government was "anti-poor, anti-farmer, and anti-youth." He also called for the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Gandhi's return to Parliament is a significant development in Indian politics. It is a sign that the Congress party is still a force to be reckoned with and that Gandhi is still a popular leader. It will be interesting to see how he plays a role in the upcoming elections and how he challenges the government in the years to come.
