Assault on judiciary, Constitution: Oppn parties on attack on CJI

Leaders of Opposition parties condemned an attack on Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai Monday and said it is an assault on the Constitution and it shows how hate and fanaticism have engulfed the society.

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The Congress, CPI, CPI(M), NCP-SP, Shiv Sena (UBT), DMK and other parties were unanimous in condemning the attack on the CJI.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Justice Gavai and said the attack on him has angered every Indian. "There is no place for such reprehensible acts in our society. It is utterly condemnable," Modi said, appreciating the calm displayed by the CJI.

The Congress, however, slammed the prime minister earlier, questioning his silence hours after the incident, which it said was shameful. The Opposition party also termed the incident a shocking breach of decorum and a dangerous new low in India's democratic history, claiming it to be an assault on the judiciary and the Constitution.