BJP Distances Itself from Nishikant Dubey’s Attack on Supreme Court, Calls Remarks Personal Opinion
New Delhi: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has sparked political and legal controversy with his explosive comments on the Supreme Court amidst the ongoing hearing challenging the constitutionality of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. As certain provisions of the Act have been temporarily put on hold by the apex court, Dubey lashed out, accusing the judiciary of “inciting religious wars” and “pushing the nation toward anarchy.”
Speaking during the Parliament session, Dubey stated, “The Supreme Court is going beyond its limits. If one has to go to the Supreme Court for everything, then Parliament and State Assembly should be shut.” He further held Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna accountable for the alleged civil unrest in the country, linking the court’s actions to recent communal violence in Murshidabad.
His remarks drew swift backlash and distancing from his own party. BJP National President and Union Minister JP Nadda took to X to clarify the party’s stance, saying, “BJP has nothing to do with the statements made by BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma on the judiciary and the Chief Justice of the country.” Emphasizing the party’s respect for judicial institutions, Nadda added, “The BJP believes that all the courts of the country, including the Supreme Court, are strong pillars of our democracy and Constitution.”
Dubey’s remarks also came in response to TMC leader Kalyan Banerjee’s demand for the resignation of BJP MP Jagdambika Pal, Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf Bill.
Opposition parties have condemned Dubey’s comments. Senior Congress leader Manickam Tagore stated, “This is a defamatory statement against the Supreme Court. Nishikant Dubey continuously attacks institutions, and now he targets the judiciary. The SC must take notice of such remarks made both inside and outside Parliament.”
Adding to the controversy, Dubey also criticized the Supreme Court’s recent verdict that sets a timeline for the President to respond to bills sent for approval. He questioned the court’s authority, saying, “How can you give direction to the appointing authority? The President appoints the Chief Justice of India.”
Reacting sharply to this, former Supreme Court judge Ashok Kumar Ganguly called Dubey’s statement “very irresponsible.” He explained, “Every constitutional functionary has a defined role. The Parliament makes laws, the President approves them, and the Supreme Court safeguards the Constitution.”
The Supreme Court is scheduled to continue the hearing on the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 on May 5. The political storm over Dubey’s remarks is expected to intensify as the issue draws attention from both legal and political observers across the country.