Kerala Congress Committee Apologizes to Chief Justice After Unauthorized X Post

On October 12, 2026, the official X account of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) posted a demand for the resignation of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and said the party would find a replacement. The post was deleted within hours after criticism from legal bodies. KPCC President Sunny Joseph later issued an unconditional apology, calling the language disrespectful and unauthorised.

Kerala Congress Tenders Unconditional Apology To CJI Surya Kant Over X Post Seeking His Resignation, Says Post Was Unauthorised The Indian Express'Surya Kant, resign': Kerala Congress apologises to CJI, says post was unauthorised

The post followed remarks by CJI Surya Kant that framed public protests and related law-and-order matters as outside the court’s jurisdiction, made during an INDIA-bloc protest over the electoral roll verification process and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The KPCC’s message linked the CJI’s statement to a call for his removal.

'Surya Kant, resign': Kerala Congress apologises to CJI, says post was unauthorised

• Sunny Joseph, also Kerala’s State Electricity Minister, replied to a legal notice from Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) Joint Secretary Advocate Meenesh Dubey, saying the post was published by Vijay Thottathil without prior knowledge or approval of party leadership.

Kerala Congress Apologises To CJI Surya Kant Over 'Resign Now' Post

• The KPCC pledged to preserve electronic records, access logs and approval documents related to the incident and to examine its digital-communication oversight, including the role of an external agency.

Congress Kerala Apologises To CJI Surya Kant For Disrespectful X Post, Says Person Liable Removed

• Oct 12, 2026 – Unauthorized post published and later deleted.

Kerala Congress Apologises To CJI Surya Kant Over 'Resign Now' Post

• Oct 21, 2026 – Legal notice from Advocate Meenesh Dubey received.

The Indian Express

• Oct 22, 2026 – Reply dated and apology signed by Sunny Joseph.

Kerala Congress Tenders Unconditional Apology To CJI Surya Kant Over X Post Seeking His Resignation, Says Post Was Unauthorised

• Oct 27, 2026 – Report of an unconditional apology issued.

Kerala Congress Tenders Unconditional Apology To CJI Surya Kant Over X Post Seeking His Resignation, Says Post Was Unauthorised

The SCBA’s resolution labeled the statements as undermining judicial dignity and warned they could erode public confidence in the Supreme Court. It urged parties to respect judicial independence and address grievances through proper legal channels.

Keralam Congress tenders unconditional apology to CJI Surya Kant over disrespectful X post

• “The KPCC unequivocally reaffirms its respect for the Constitution, the independence of the judiciary and the constitutional office of the Chief Justice of India,” — Sunny Joseph

Congress Kerala Apologises To CJI Surya Kant For Disrespectful X Post, Says Person Liable Removed

• “Neither I nor the leadership had authorised him to demand the resignation of the Hon’ble Chief Justice or to suggest that the organisation would find a replacement.” — KPCC

The Hindu

Sources differ on the exact date the unconditional apology was issued: Lawbeat records it as Oct 22, 2026, while Freepressjournal reports Oct 27, 2026. The KPCC has not clarified the discrepancy.

Kerala Congress Tenders Unconditional Apology To CJI Surya Kant Over X Post Seeking His Resignation, Says Post Was Unauthorised

The KPCC has announced an internal review of its social-media access controls, the authority granted to account operators, and approval procedures for official communications. The party also committed to preserving all relevant electronic records for any lawful inquiry. No further scheduled actions or hearings have been disclosed.

Kerala Congress Tenders Unconditional Apology To CJI Surya Kant Over X Post Seeking His Resignation, Says Post Was Unauthorised