Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders Pradeep Bhandari on Monday hit back at the Congress amid the ongoing controversy over Nishikant Dubey's recent remarks about the Supreme Court, saying that Congress has always disrespected the judiciary and has not supported judicial independence.
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.
"Rahul Gandhi's identity is to humiliate Indian organisations and institutions on foreign soil. He goes abroad and makes comments on India's Constitution, judiciary, and questions the Election Commission of India (ECI). This shows how people, while going against PM Modi, have started going a
"It's imperative for all political entities to approach judicial pronouncements with consistency and integrity. Respecting the judiciary shouldn't be contingent upon the favourability of its decisions. Selective approbation erodes public trust and the foundational principles of our democracy
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.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that BJP president JP Nadda's distancing the party from remarks concerning the judiciary of its two MPs - Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma - carries little meaning and asked if a show cause notice has been sent to them
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.
"There are four pillars of democracy. Parliament, the Judiciary, and the executive. If a wrong law is passed, then we can go to the Supreme Court and present our points, and they will listen to us. A Member of Parliament making such a statement is wrong," said Farooq Abdullah.
"Nishikant Dubey's statement is a well-thought-out strategy... When the Chief Justice and his bench asked tricky questions as per the Constitution, the BJP people got scared and are now trying to put pressure on the Chief Justice and the judiciary," Punia said.
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 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.