Unprecedented Courtroom Incident Sparks Political Outcry
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge condemned an incident where a lawyer attempted to hurl a shoe at Chief Justice of India B R Gavai in the Supreme Court. Kharge expressed disappointment over the lack of widespread public condemnation and urged the government to take action against the perpetrator.

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In a surprising turn of events at the Supreme Court, an elderly lawyer was accused of attempting to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India B R Gavai, sparking widespread political reaction.
Mallikarjun Kharge, the Congress president, expressed his dismay over the lack of substantial public condemnation following the incident, highlighting it as a significant concern.
Kharge called for governmental action against the individual involved, citing the need to uphold societal values and judicial respect. The incident also highlighted other pressing issues, such as the deteriorating law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh as evidenced by a recent lynching case.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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