The Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP) on Saturday categorically distanced itself from the controversial remarks made by its MPs Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma about the judiciary and the Chief Justice of India (CJI), calling their statements “personal opinions” that do not reflect the party’s official position.
In a statement posted on X, BJP national president JP Nadda said, “The statements made by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma regarding the judiciary and the Chief Justice of the country have no connection whatsoever with the Bharatiya Janata Party. These are their personal statements, but the BJP neither agrees with such statements nor ever endorses them. The BJP outrightly rejects these statements.”
Reiterating the BJP’s commitment to upholding the judiciary, Nadda said, “The Bharatiya Janata Party has always respected the judiciary, wholeheartedly accepting its orders and suggestions, as we, as a party, believe that the Supreme Court, along with all other courts in the country, is an integral part of our democracy and a strong pillar in safeguarding the Constitution.”
He also confirmed that both MPs, and others in the party, have been instructed to refrain from making similar comments in the future.
What did the BJP MPs say?
Earlier, Nishikant Dubey had sparked outrage after posting on X, “Kanoon yadi Supreme Court hi banayega to Sansad Bhavan bund kar dena chahiye” (If the Supreme Court has to make laws, then we should shut down Parliament).
He followed it up on Saturday by claiming, “Sanjiv Khanna is responsible for all the civil wars happening in this country.” Justice Khanna is a senior judge of the Supreme Court and part of the bench hearing high-profile constitutional matters.
Echoing a similar sentiment, BJP MP and former Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Dinesh Sharma said, “There is an apprehension among the public that when Dr BR Ambedkar wrote the Constitution, the rights of the Legislature and Judiciary were clearly written... No one can direct the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, and the President has already given her assent to it. No one can challenge the President, as the President is supreme.”
These remarks come at a sensitive juncture, as the Supreme Court continues hearing petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Waqf (Amendment) Act passed earlier this month.
The Centre has agreed to put certain provisions of the law on hold until further notice from the court.
( Originally published on Apr 19, 2025 )
In a statement posted on X, BJP national president JP Nadda said, “The statements made by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma regarding the judiciary and the Chief Justice of the country have no connection whatsoever with the Bharatiya Janata Party. These are their personal statements, but the BJP neither agrees with such statements nor ever endorses them. The BJP outrightly rejects these statements.”
Reiterating the BJP’s commitment to upholding the judiciary, Nadda said, “The Bharatiya Janata Party has always respected the judiciary, wholeheartedly accepting its orders and suggestions, as we, as a party, believe that the Supreme Court, along with all other courts in the country, is an integral part of our democracy and a strong pillar in safeguarding the Constitution.”
He also confirmed that both MPs, and others in the party, have been instructed to refrain from making similar comments in the future.
What did the BJP MPs say?
Earlier, Nishikant Dubey had sparked outrage after posting on X, “Kanoon yadi Supreme Court hi banayega to Sansad Bhavan bund kar dena chahiye” (If the Supreme Court has to make laws, then we should shut down Parliament).
He followed it up on Saturday by claiming, “Sanjiv Khanna is responsible for all the civil wars happening in this country.” Justice Khanna is a senior judge of the Supreme Court and part of the bench hearing high-profile constitutional matters.
Echoing a similar sentiment, BJP MP and former Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Dinesh Sharma said, “There is an apprehension among the public that when Dr BR Ambedkar wrote the Constitution, the rights of the Legislature and Judiciary were clearly written... No one can direct the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, and the President has already given her assent to it. No one can challenge the President, as the President is supreme.”
These remarks come at a sensitive juncture, as the Supreme Court continues hearing petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Waqf (Amendment) Act passed earlier this month.
The Centre has agreed to put certain provisions of the law on hold until further notice from the court.
( Originally published on Apr 19, 2025 )
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