Rahul Gandhi vacates government-allotted bungalow after court setback
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has vacated his official residence in Delhi, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor tweeted on Saturday. Notably, Gandhi was asked to vacate the government-allotted bungalow soon after he was disqualified as a member of the Lok Sabha following his conviction in a 2019 defamation case last month. Reportedly, his belongings were moved from the bungalow on Friday, a day before the deadline.
Check out Tharoor's Twitter post
Gandhi currently living with mother
As per Hindustan Times, Gandhi started the shifting process on April 14. The ex-Wayanad MP's remaining things were shifted on Friday evening, a day after the Surat sessions court rejected his plea seeking a stay on his conviction. This meant his Lok Sabha membership could not be reinstated. Reportedly, Gandhi is currently living with his mother, Sonia Gandhi, and is looking for a house.
Video of trucks leaving from Gandhi's 12 Tughlak Lane bungalow
Gandhi found guilty in defamation case in March
On March 23, Gandhi was found guilty of criminal defamation and sentenced to two years in jail. He's currently out on bail. He was then disqualified from the Lok Sabha, and the Housing Committee sent him a notice to vacate his official residence by April 22. The case was filed against his 2019 remarks, "How come all thieves have Modi as a common surname?"
