Congress Slams Nishikant Dubey's SC Remark, Accuses BJP Of 'Weakening' Top Court: 'Engaged In Cutting Down...'

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday levelled accusations against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), alleging that the party is intentionally targeting the Supreme Court following recent comments made by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey.

Ramesh claimed the ruling party is attempting to "weaken" the judiciary, particularly the apex court, as it has held the government to account on critical issues such as electoral bonds.

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"They are trying to weaken the Supreme Court. The BJP is engaged in cutting down and undermining the powers that the Constitution grants to the Supreme Court," Ramesh told reporters.

He added, "Constitutional functionaries, ministers, BJP MPs are speaking against the Supreme Court simply because it is saying that laws must not violate the basic structure of the Constitution."

Ramesh reiterated that the Congress party firmly supports the independence and impartiality of the judiciary, asserting that the Supreme Court's constitutional powers should be fully upheld.

"Different voices are being raised deliberately to target the Supreme Court. On several issues, such as electoral bonds, the recent Waqf matter, and the pending case regarding the Election Commission, the Supreme Court has said that the government's actions were unconstitutional," he further stated.

Nishikant Dubey accuses SC of 'inciting religious war'

Earlier, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey escalated his criticism of the judiciary, accusing the Supreme Court of "inciting a religious war" in the country.

He argued that Article 368 of the Constitution clearly establishes that only Parliament holds the power to create laws, while the Supreme Court's role is limited to their interpretation.

"Article 368 states that only the Parliament has the authority to make laws in this country. The Supreme Court has the right to interpret the law. But now the Supreme Court is saying that the President should decide what to do within three months, and the Governor should decide what to do within three months," Dubey told ANI.

He also made a reference to India's spiritual and cultural legacy, stating: "India is deeply rooted in the traditions of Lord Ram, Krishna, Sita, Radha, the 12 Jyotirlingas, and the 51 Shakti Peeths," and that it is a country with a "Sanatan tradition that spans thousands of years."

"When the issue of the Ram temple arises, you (Supreme Court) say 'show documents'; when the issue of Krishna Janmabhoomi comes up in Mathura, you will say 'show documents'; when it comes to the Gyanvapi Mosque, you will again say 'show documents'. But when it comes to the mosques built after the arrival of the Mughals, you say there are no documents to show," the BJP MP from Godda, Jharkhand, claimed.