New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday, April 19, dissociated itself from the controversial remarks made by its own MPs, Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma, targeting the Supreme Court and Chief Justice of India Sanjeev Khanna. Party president JP Nadda, in a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), firmly declared that the comments were personal views and not endorsed by the party.
Nadda Rebuffs MPs' Remarks, Reaffirms Party’s Stance
In his post, Nadda wrote, “The BJP has nothing to do with the comments of MPs Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma on the judiciary and the chief justice. This is their personal comments but the BJP neither agrees with them nor does it ever support such remarks. The BJP absolutely rejects them."
He added that he had instructed both leaders, along with other party members, to refrain from making such statements in the future.
Highlighting the BJP’s institutional respect, Nadda further added, “The BJP has always respected the judiciary and has accepted its suggestions and orders gladly because it believes as a party that all the courts, including the apex court, are an inseparable part of our democracy. They are a strong pillar of the protection of the Constitution."
BJP MPs' Controversial Statements On Judiciary
Earlier, Nishikant Dubey, a four-time MP known for his outspoken nature, lashed out at the Supreme Court and said, “If the apex court has to make the laws, then Parliament and state assemblies should be closed down." He also accused CJI Khanna of being responsible for “civil wars” in the country.
Meanwhile, Dinesh Sharma, former Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, echoed the criticism, saying, “No one can direct Parliament or the President,” in a statement perceived as defiance against judicial oversight.
