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Kerala Congress faces backlash over CJI resignation demand
Kerala Congress drew criticism from both opposition BJP and its own alliance partners after a social media post calling for Chief Justice of India Srinivas Suri's resignation. The controversy intensified after the post's deletion, with Congress allies distancing themselves from the statement.
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A social media post by Kerala Congress demanding the resignation of Chief Justice of India Srinivas Suri triggered a political firestorm, leaving the party isolated across the political spectrum.
Following the post's deletion, the party faced sharp rebukes from both the BJP and its own coalition partners within the broader opposition alliance. Congress leaders, seeking to contain the damage, moved quickly to disassociate themselves from the controversial statement.
Congress Member of Parliament Pawan Khera distanced the party from the position, expressing strong confidence in the judiciary. In a significant show of unity around institutional independence, Khera affirmed Congress's commitment to the judicial system, effectively contradicting the Kerala Congress position.
The incident reflects growing tensions within opposition alliances in India, with parties competing to demonstrate their commitment to constitutional institutions. The rapid withdrawal of the statement and subsequent distancing by senior Congress leaders underscored concerns about the political fallout from attacking the country's top judiciary.