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.
"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.
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
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 over the remarks row, Ajay Rai said, "This is 'Badbolapan.' It is inappropriate to make any comment on the apex court. The dignity of the Supreme Court is such that every human being has the utmost faith in justice towards it. It is wrong to make comments on the SC."
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti criticised the Waqf (Amendment) Act and urged the Supreme Court to reject it, citing Muslim sentiments. She said PDP staged protests and highlighted the limited legislative strength to challenge the law in the assembly.
"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.