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A serious security incident unfolded in the Supreme Court when an advocate tried to attack Chief Justice Gavai. Congress leader Udit Raj immediately blamed Sanatan ideology for the attempted assault, drawing controversial historical parallels. The accused lawyer showed no regret for his actions, defending his stance on protecting Sanatan Dharma. This comes weeks after Justice Gavai faced criticism for his remarks about a damaged Vishnu idol case.

Key Points: Udit Raj Blames Sanatanis for Attack Attempt on CJI Gavai

  • Senior advocate Rakesh Kishore attempted to throw object at CJI Gavai's bench during proceedings
  • Security personnel immediately intervened and removed Kishore from Supreme Court courtroom
  • Udit Raj connected incident to broader pattern including Godse and Gauri Lankesh murder
  • Kishore expressed no remorse saying India won't tolerate Sanatan Dharma insult
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Cong leader Udit Raj blames 'Sanatanis' for attempted attack on CJI BR Gavai

Congress leader Udit Raj links Sanatan ideology to Supreme Court security breach, citing Godse and Gauri Lankesh murder in controversial remarks about religious influence.

"Godse was also a Sanatani. Those demanding a Hindu Rashtra are Sanatanis. - Udit Raj"

New Delhi, Oct 7

Senior Congress leader Udit Raj on Tuesday blamed "Sanatanis" for the attempt to attack Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai inside the Supreme Court, claiming that the growing influence of Sanatan ideology was behind such incidents.

The incident took place on Monday when senior advocate Rakesh Kishore allegedly tried to disrupt proceedings in the courtroom by attempting to throw an object at the CJI Gavai-led Bench.

Security personnel immediately intervened and took him out of the courtroom. As he was being taken away, Kishore shouted slogans in defence of Sanatan Dharma.

Reacting to the development, Udit Raj told IANS, "The leadership has its influence. Day and night, on television, there are only talks of 'Sanatan'. Therefore, it will surely leave its impact. Godse was also a Sanatani. Those demanding a Hindu Rashtra are Sanatanis. People who killed Gauri Lankesh were also Sanatani. Even the lawyer who made a failed attempt to throw a shoe at CJI Gavai was a Sanatani. There is a list of Sanatanis here."

The Congress leader went on to draw a comparison between India and Pakistan, saying that if religious figures had interfered in governance after independence, India would have fared worse than the neighbouring country.

"If, after independence, the 'Babas' had interfered in governance, India's condition would have been worse than Pakistan's. At least, Pakistan has one religion which ties its country together. Here, if 'Babas' had assumed power, everything would have been ruined. The murder of the Dalit youth in Raebareli was also done by the goons of 'Baba'," he said.

The controversy came just weeks after CJI Gavai faced criticism for his "go and ask the deity itself" remark while hearing a plea related to the restoration of a damaged Vishnu idol in the Khajuraho complex in Madhya Pradesh.

Meanwhile, Rakesh Kishore, who was detained after the courtroom incident, expressed no remorse over his actions.

Speaking to IANS, he said, "I said this in court, and I will say it again -- India will not tolerate the insult of Sanatan Dharma."

- IANS

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Arjun K
Security breach in Supreme Court is very serious matter. But linking it to Sanatan Dharma is completely wrong. The lawyer's actions were unacceptable, but let's not paint everyone with the same brush. Judiciary should be respected by all.
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Rohit P
As a law student, I'm shocked by this incident. The sanctity of our Supreme Court must be maintained at all costs. Both the physical attack and the political blame game are unacceptable. We need mature leadership. 🙏
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Sarah B
I'm concerned about the growing polarization in Indian politics. Instead of addressing the security lapse, leaders are using it to score political points. This helps nobody except those who want to divide us.
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Vikram M
The comparison with Pakistan is completely misplaced. India's secular fabric and democratic institutions have stood strong for decades. Such statements undermine our constitutional values. We are better than this!
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Michael C
While I respect freedom of speech, blaming an entire religious community for individual acts is dangerous rhetoric. The focus should be on improving court security and ensuring such incidents don't happen again.

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