'Outrightly rejects these statements': BJP distances itself from Nishikant Dubey, Dinesh Sharma remarks on judiciary

NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday "outrightly rejected" and distanced itself from the statements made by the party MP Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma on the Supreme Court and the Chief Justice of India. The two members have also been asked to refrain from making such statements.

"The statements made by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma regarding the judiciary and the Chief Justice of the country have no connection whatsoever with the Bharatiya Janata Party. These are their personal statements, but the BJP neither agrees with such statements nor ever endorses them. The BJP outrightly rejects these statements," BJP national president JP Nadda said in a post on X.

"The Bharatiya Janata Party has always respected the judiciary, wholeheartedly accepting its orders and suggestions, as we, as a party, believe that the Supreme Court, along with all other courts in the country, is an integral part of our democracy and a strong pillar in safeguarding the Constitution. I have directed both of them, and everyone else, to refrain from making such statements," he added.


Earlier today, Dubey said, "Sanjiv Khanna is responsible for all the civil wars happening in this country."
Taking aim at Supreme Court on Friday, seasoned BJP parliamentarian Nishikant Dubey in a cryptic post on X wrote, " Kanoon yadi Supreme Court hi banayega to Sansad Bhavan bund kar dena chahiye (Parliament should be closed down if the Supreme Court has to make the laws)."

Speaking on similar lines, Sharma said, "There is an apprehension among the public that when Dr BR Ambedkar wrote the Constitution, the rights of the Legislative and Judiciary were clearly written...According to the Constitution of India, no one can direct the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and the President has already given her assent to it. No one can challenge the President, as the President is supreme..."

His remarks come at a sensitive moment, as the Supreme Court continues to hear multiple petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, which was passed by Parliament in early April. In response to the court’s concerns, the Centre has agreed to hold off on implementing certain controversial provisions of the law until the next hearing.

Dubey's comments also gain added significance in light of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s recent criticism of the Supreme Court, following its directive setting a timeline for the President to act on pending bills — a move he viewed as judicial overreach. The convergence of these developments underscores the growing tension between the judiciary and the executive over the balance of powers.