Shoe Attack at Supreme Court Sparks Debates on Rising Intolerance
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan condemned an attempted shoe attack on CJI B R Gavai in the Supreme Court, attributing it to rising intolerance fueled by divisive politics. The incident highlights the concerning state of communal fanaticism and its implications on India's societal harmony.
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In a dramatic incident within the Supreme Court's hallowed halls, a lawyer attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India B R Gavai, an act swiftly thwarted by alert security personnel. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condemned the attack as reflective of the prevailing climate of communal hatred.
Describing the occurrence as 'alarming,' Vijayan underscored that dismissing it as an isolated act ignores the broader, growing climate of intolerance in India. The Chief Minister's remarks on social media highlighted the peril posed by increasing divisive political ideologies.
Witnesses noted that during proceedings, a lawyer approached the judge's bench, removed his shoe and made the attempt. As he was removed, the lawyer protested about the disrespect to Sanatan dharma, prompting the Chief Justice to maintain composure and proceed with the session.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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