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BJP accuses Congress of attempting to politicize Supreme Court premises
The ruling party has alleged that Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, sought to use the apex court's premises for protest activities. The BJP characterized the action as an attempt to apply pressure on the judiciary through demonstrations.
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The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday leveled accusations against the Congress party, claiming that senior leaders attempted to convert the Supreme Court premises into a venue for political protest. The saffron party alleged that the opposition group sought to leverage the court's premises to mount demonstrations against the government.
According to BJP statements, the Congress delegation, led by prominent figures including Rahul Gandhi, aimed to use crowd mobilization as a means to exert pressure on the judiciary. The party characterized such conduct as inappropriate interference with the independence and functioning of India's highest court.
The incident has reignited tensions between the ruling and opposition camps over parliamentary conduct and institutional protocols. The Congress party has not yet issued a formal response to the allegations at the time of reporting.
The controversy underscores ongoing disputes between the government and opposition regarding the appropriate venues and methods for airing grievances and conducting political dissent in India's democratic framework.