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Kerala Congress Post Demanding Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant’s Resignation Sparks Political Row
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Core Event
The post was quickly deleted after drawing widespread criticism. Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president Sunny Joseph announced that the staffer who authored the message had been removed and that the incident would be investigated.
Background & Context
). His comments came amid heightened security in Delhi during protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and calls for his resignation. The Kerala unit’s demand for the CJI’s resignation was therefore framed as a response to what it perceived as judicial over-reach.
Official Statements & Responses
- He added that social-media posts expressing contrary views do not reflect the official stance of the KPCC.
- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju: The minister shared a screenshot of the deleted post and warned that the Congress Party’s next target after the Election Commission is the judiciary.
Criticism & Opposition
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders seized on the incident to allege that the Congress is attempting to intimidate constitutional bodies. BJP spokespersons described the Kerala post as “highly condemnable” and suggested that the demand for the CJI’s resignation reflects a broader strategy to undermine the judiciary. The party framed the episode as evidence of the Congress’s alleged intent to target democratic institutions.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The person responsible for an objectionable post against Supreme Court Chief Justice Surya Kant on the party’s official X account has been removed from the position. The post was published without the knowledge, consent or consultation of the KPCC leadership.” — Sunny Joseph, state congrss chief
- “Ye law and order ka mudda hai. Ye mera vishay nahin hai. (This is a matter of law and order; it doesn't pertain to my domain),” — Justice Kant, unit sought chief
- “I had warned earlier that the judiciary would be the next target of the Congress,” — Kiren Rijiju, union minister
- “Congress wants to destroy all the constitutional and democratic institutions of India. All Anti-India gangs are joining hands,” — Kiren Rijiju, union minister
What’s Next
The KPCC has announced an internal probe into how the unauthorized post was published. Union Minister Rijiju has indicated that the BJP will continue to monitor the Congress’s actions concerning constitutional institutions. No further scheduled hearings or official proceedings have been announced as of the latest reports.