Arunachal Pradesh verdict: SC has explained meaning of democracy to PM Modi, says Rahul Gandhi

Former state Chief Minister Nabam Tuki also reacted to the judgement earlier and said that the apex court had saved the country and its Constitution.

By: Express Web Desk
New Delhi | Updated: July 13, 2016 04:23 PM IST

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Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi.

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi took to Twitter and hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Supreme Court in its Wednesday verdict quashed the President’s rule in Arunachal Pradesh and reinstated the Congress government in the state.

Rahul tweeted: “Thank you Supreme Court for explaining to the Prime Minister what democracy is.”

WATCH VIDEO: Political Implications Of Supreme Court’s Arunachal Verdict

The SC’s ruling can be seen as a big setback for the BJP-led central government as this is the first time that an incumbent government, formed after imposition of President’s rule in a state, has been quashed.

Read: Supreme Court quashes President’s rule in Arunachal, restores Congress govt

Former state Chief Minister Nabam Tuki also reacted to the judgement earlier on Wednesday saying the apex court had saved the country and its Constitution.

WATCH VIDEO: SC Restores Congress Rule in Arunachal, Nabam Tuki welcomes the verdict

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