"Welcome Order But...": Man Who Filed Defamation Case Against Rahul Gandhi

Modi surname case: The BJP MLA had on Monday sought the dismissal of Rahul Gandhi's appeal in the Supreme Court against his conviction.

BJP MLA Purnesh Modi, who filed a criminal defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his 'Modi surname' remark, today said he welcomes the Supreme Court order of a stay on Mr Gandhi's conviction. 

"We welcome the judgement, and will fight the legal battle in the Sessions Court," he said.

The BJP MLA had on Monday sought the dismissal of Rahul Gandhi's appeal in the Supreme Court against his conviction, saying he has defamed all those bearing the Modi surname, particularly people belonging to the 'Modh Vanik' caste of Gujarat.