GERMANY said it has taken note of the case and “expects that the standards of judicial independence and fundamental democratic principles will apply.”
Reacting to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from the Parliament, the German Foreign Ministry spokesperson made the statement during a press briefing that was aired on German state-owned international broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW).
“We have taken note of the verdict of first instance against the Indian opposition politician Rahul Gandhi as well as the suspension of his parliamentary mandate. To our knowledge, Mr Gandhi is in a position to appeal the verdict,” Germany’s foreign ministry spokesperson said during a press briefing
“It will then become clear whether this verdict will stand and whether the suspension of his mandate has any basis,” she added.
The spokesperson said that Germany expects that “standards of judicial independence and fundamental democratic principles” will apply in the the case.
