"Nishikant Dubey a 'traitor', BJP must act first": Congress leader Surendra Rajput on SC remarks

New Delhi [India], April 21 (ANI) : A senior Congress leader, Surendra Rajput, on Monday strongly criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey, describing him as a "traitor" and demanding that the party initiate action against him. He also urged the Supreme Court to take cognisance of Dubey's recent remarks, calling for the MP's membership to be terminated.
Speaking to ANI, the Rajput said, "Dubey's statements suggested the possibility of a "civil war" in the country and questioned whether the BJP MP was acting at the behest of foreign agencies. Is Nishikant Dubey an agent of ISI? Has he met foreign militant elements?" he asked.
He added, "If he is mentally unstable, he should be admitted to the Agra mental hospital. Otherwise, the BJP should explain if it is playing into foreign hands."
He also referred to the ongoing unrest in Murshidabad, claiming that BJP members were responsible for igniting communal tensions. "Investigation is underway, and action is being taken. If anyone is behind the riots, it is the BJP. Wherever there is communal tension, they do not calm the situation, they add fuel to the fire," he said.
Speaking on the ongoing issues in Murshidabad, he appealed to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to ensure strict action against all disruptive elements, including any senior BJP leaders, if found guilty.
"Strict action must be taken against those who added petrol to the fire. Then Murshidabad will automatically calm down," he said.
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 court decisions, 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 added.
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 decide 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. (ANI)