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.
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.
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Sunday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party should "suspend" BJP MP Nishikant Dubey over his remarks against the Supreme Court, and a suo-moto contempt should be imposed on the latter.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Agnimitra Paul expressed her support for BJP MP Nishikant Dubey over the latter's remarks on the Supreme Court amid the ongoing controversy regarding the recently passed Waqf Amendment Act, and said that if the country is run by the Chief Justice of India
Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and Congress leader Harish Rawat on Sunday condemned BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma's remarks on judiciary, saying that targeting the judiciary cannot be accepted under any circumstances.
Congress MP Vivek Tankha criticised BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's remarks on the Supreme Court, calling them an insult to the country. He also questioned the basis of the National Herald case, stating that the ED functions under the Union Home Minister.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday came down heavily on BJP MP Nishikant Dubey over his remarks against the Supreme Court, asserting that such statements undermine the dignity of the judiciary and warrant contempt proceedings.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to respond to BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's recent comments directed at the Chief Justice of India.
Congress MP Imran Masood hit out at BJP MP Nishikant Dubey over his remarks targeting the Supreme Court, alleging that threatening the judiciary is a serious concern and reflects a pattern within the ruling party.
In a strongly worded letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chairman of the All India Bar Association, Dr. Adish C. Aggarwala, has expressed deep concern over recent remarks made by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey criticising the Supreme Court.
Congress leader Shama Mohammed criticised BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's remarks on the Supreme Court and Chief Justice of India (CJI). She urged the BJP to take strict action against him.
Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Sunday stated that BJP National President JP Nadda had clarified the party's official position, distancing itself from BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's controversial remarks about the Supreme Court.