Arunachal verdict: Rahul thanks SC for explaining democracy to PM

The Supreme Court restored the Congress government in Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday, stating that the governor's action was illegal. Arunachal Pradesh had been under President's Rule since January 26.

Responses quickly poured in from all quarters of the Opposition.

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi: 'Thank you Supreme Court for explaining to the prime minister what democracy is. #ArunachalPradesh’

Congress president Sonia Gandhi: 'Welcome SC's historic verdict.Those who had trampled upon constitutional propriety & democractic norms have been defeated today.'

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal: “Modi ji doesn't have faith either on the Constitution or on democracy. He is ruling in a dictatorial way. He is toppling the opposition governments and working against the Constitution. The Modi Government has got a tight slap twice on its face.first in Uttarakhand and now in Arunachal Pradesh,” he told ANI.

"It was a committed effort to impose President's Rule which came to the forefront in Uttarakhand and Arunachal Pradesh. I think, Modi ji will take a lesson from this and respect the Constitution, democracy and the government chosen by the people and even allow the Delhi Government to work," the Delhi CM added.

Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat: "My heartfelt gratitude to the Supreme Court for restoring Cong gov in Arunachal Pradesh. Judiciary has restored faith of people in democracy."

Former Assam CM Tarun Gogoi: "I welcome the verdict of the Supreme Court for reinstalling the Nabam Tuki-led Congress Government in Arunachal Pradesh."

Congress LoP in Arunachal assembly Debabrata Saikia: "I welcome the judgement of Supreme Court on Arunachal Pradesh. Warning for BJP to respect peoples' verdict and not encourage undemocratic practices".

Senior advocate and Congress leader Kapil Sibal: "Only the judiciary can protect the value of our Constitution and I salute the judiciary for the verdict. This really is historical."

Rajya Sabha MP Vivek Tankha: "This is an extraordinary verdict. The verdict is really historic as faith in democracy and rule of law have been restored."

Communist Part of India-Marxist party’s General Secretary Sitaram Yechury: ‘Arunachal verdict is a huge indictment of the Centre. It is a warning to those trying to tamper with our federal structure via Raj Bhawans. The verdict on Arunachal raises the question of political morality and accountability. Will anyone in the Union govt take responsibility?’ 

With inputs from ANI.