Criticising BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for his remarks against the Supreme Court and former CEC SY Quraishi, Communist Party of India (Marxist) Brinda Karat on Monday called him a "communal serial offender" and urged the BJP to take action beyond merely distancing itself from his statements.
Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Kumar Nishad on Monday attacked Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on the Election Commission in Boston.
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.
"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
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.
Speaking to ANI, BK Hariprasad said, "This is the latest fashion of BJP. Their fringe elements will speak against the Constitution, tri-colour and secularism, and they will quietly say that we distance ourselves from this statement. PM Modi should apologise to the country for the statement m