Kerala Congress Demands CJI Surya Kant's Resignation Over 'Law & Order' Remark, Says 'We Will Find Your Replacement'TWITTER
The Kerala unit of the Congress on Monday, October 12, demanded the resignation of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant over his remarks describing the recent protests in Delhi as a law-and-order issue, triggering a political controversy and a sharp response from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
In a post on social media platform X, the Kerala Congress criticised the Chief Justice and said, "Dear Surya Kant, If law and order is not your domain, resign now. We will find your replacement who can handle it."
The post was subsequently deleted after it drew criticism from BJP leaders, who accused the Congress of attempting to undermine the judiciary and India's constitutional institutions.
BJP Slams Congress Over Post Targeting CJI
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticised the Congress over the post, alleging that the party was targeting the judiciary and attempting to weaken the country's constitutional and democratic institutions.
In his reaction, Rijiju said the judiciary was the Congress's next target and accused the party of joining hands with groups he described as anti-India. He also called on patriotic Indians to unite in response to what he termed an attack on democratic institutions.
The BJP's Kerala unit also hit back at the Congress, invoking the Emergency imposed under former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. It accused the party of attempting to intimidate the judiciary and said such actions belonged to a period when democratic institutions faced pressure during the Emergency.
The exchange has intensified the political confrontation between the Congress and the BJP amid ongoing protests over electoral issues and the Election Commission.
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What Did CJI Surya Kant Say About Delhi Protests?
The controversy followed remarks made by CJI Surya Kant while interacting with reporters on the sidelines of an event marking the 33rd anniversary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.
When asked about the recent protests against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and the restrictions imposed in the national capital, the Chief Justice described the matter as one concerning law and order.
"Ye law and order ka mudda hai. Ye mera vishay nahin hai," he said, meaning that it was a law-and-order issue and not within his domain. He also declined to comment on the opposition's march towards the Supreme Court.
Why Are Opposition Leaders Protesting?
The recent protests in Delhi have been organised by opposition leaders over allegations of irregularities in the electoral process, including concerns surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and alleged "vote chori".
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi had sought a meeting with the CJI to submit a memorandum raising concerns over the Election Commission's functioning, demanding action against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, a halt to the SIR process and a return to paper ballots.
However, the CJI declined the meeting, explaining in a letter that the issues raised were already pending before the Supreme Court and that a meeting to discuss them would be inconsistent with the principle of separation of powers and judicial propriety.
The developments have added to the ongoing political row between the opposition and the BJP over electoral reforms, the Election Commission and the role of constitutional institutions.
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