Terming the issue as "sensitive", the BJP also held as "unfortunate" any attempts by her political opponents to score points by using this opportunity and play politics over it.
"It is a part of the judicial process. This is not the final verdict. There are options available before her to appeal in a higher court," BJP Vice President Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said.
Congress was also guarded in its response with party spokesperson Anand Sharma merely saying "India has a rule of law and the courts take cognisance of all matters which is required to be looked into... As political parties we respect the judiciary and decisions."
He said one will have to bear in mind that the processes have to be completed.
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