"BJP will take country towards dictatorship": MP Congress chief Patwari on Nishikant Dubey's remarks

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], April 20 (ANI): Criticising BJP leader Nishikant Dubey over his remarks on the Supreme Court, Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitendra (Jitu) Patwari on Sunday said that the comments made by Godda Lok Sabha MP reflect the BJP's intention to take the country towards dictatorship.
Speaking to ANI, Tiwari said, "Nishikant Dubey is very dear to PM Modi...He raised questions on the wording of the Supreme Court...This is a clear message that they will take the country towards a dictatorship. The way the allegations of manipulation of ED, CBI, Election Commission and other courts are made against the BJP, Nishikant Dubey has confirmed it. The court should also take cognisance of his comments."
Congress MP Imran Masood also criticised the BJP MP over his remarks, alleging that threatening the judiciary was a serious concern.
Speaking to ANI, Masood said, "Nothing can be more worrisome than threatening the Supreme Court. The BJP has a long-standing habit of shrugging off such statements. We want an India of Babasaheb's dream."
Earlier, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey alleged that the Supreme Court was "inciting religious wars" and questioned its authority, suggesting that the Parliament building should be closed if the apex court was to make laws.
"The top court has only one aim: 'Show me the face, and I will show you the law'. The Supreme Court is going beyond its limits. If one has to go to the Supreme Court for everything, then Parliament and State Assembly should be shut," Dubey told ANI.
Referring to past decisions of the court, Dubey criticised the judiciary for its handling of issues like the decriminalisation of homosexuality and religious disputes.
"There was an Article 377 in which homosexuality was a big crime. The Trump administration has said that there are only two sexes in this world, either male or female...Whether it is Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, Jain or Sikh, all believe that homosexuality is a crime. One fine morning, the Supreme Court said that we abolish this case...Article 141 says that the laws we make, the judgments we give, are applicable from the lower court to the Supreme Court. Article 368 states that Parliament has the authority to enact all laws, and the Supreme Court has the power to interpret the law. The top court is asking the President and Governor to tell what they have to do regarding the Bills. When the Ram Mandir, Krishna Janmabhoomi, or Gyanvapi issue arises, you (SC) say, 'Show us the paper'. Mughals ke aane ke baad jo Masjid banne hai unke liye keh raho ho paper kaha se dikhao," he said.
Dubey further alleged that the Supreme Court wants to take this country towards "anarchy."
"How can you give direction to the appointing authority? The President appoints the Chief Justice of India. The Parliament makes the law of this country. You will dictate that Parliament?... How did you make a new law? In which law is it written that the President has to make a decision within three months? This means that you want to take this country towards anarchy. When the Parliament sits, there will be a detailed discussion on this," he said.
Meanwhile, the BJP has "completely rejected" and distanced itself from the controversial remarks made by Nishikant Dubey on the Supreme Court and the Chief Justice of India. (ANI)