Opposition Condemns Shoe Attack on India's Chief Justice
Opposition parties condemn the shoe-throwing incident targeting the Chief Justice of India, B R Gavai, as an attack on the Constitution and judiciary. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leaders, among others, decry the act, highlighting societal hate and fanaticism. The Bar Council suspended the lawyer responsible.
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In a startling incident that has sent shockwaves throughout India's political landscape, leaders from various opposition parties have vehemently condemned an attack on Chief Justice of India B R Gavai. The incident, marked by a lawyer attempting to throw a shoe during court proceedings, is being seen as an egregious attack on the country's judicial institution.
The lawyer involved in the act, which was thwarted by security personnel, left behind a note protesting insults to Sanatan Dharma. The Bar Council acted swiftly, suspending the lawyer's license. The opposition, including the Congress and CPI(M), characterized the incident as a dangerous erosion of judicial respect.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi contacted Justice Gavai, expressing national outrage at the attack, while opposition leaders criticized the Prime Minister's delayed response. The episode underscores a disturbing rise in societal hatred and is being recognized as a critical warning signal about the current political climate.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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