Cong MLAs block road over RaGa verdict
The New Indian Express|March 24, 2023
FOLLOWING the verdict of the magistrate court of Surat against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sentencing him for two years in jail on charges of defamation for a 2019 speech, Congress MLAS blocked road in front of the secretariat complex.
Cong MLAs block road over RaGa verdict

Soon after the new broke out, the Congress MLAs gathered outside of the assembly under the leadership of assembly floor leader K Selvaperunthagai and marched towards the main road in front of the secretariat. Later, they dispersed and attended the assembly proceedings.

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