Chandigarh, Oct 10
Condemning the attempt to hurl a shoe at the Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on Friday that "it is the result of anti-Schedule Caste (SC) tirade of the BJP".
Interacting with the media on the sidelines of filing of nomination by industrialist Rajinder Gupta to the Rajya Sabha, the Chief Minister added that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been continuously trying to harm interests of people from the weaker and underprivileged sections through its propaganda and "this incident is a result of this".
"It is a serious threat to the judicial system of the country and even to the communal harmony and brotherhood of the country."
Mann said that the Chief Justice of India has through hard work and dedication arisen to this position, adding such a dastardly act "is really condemnable".
The Chief Minister also added that the state government "is keeping a strict vigil on the law and order situation in wake of the ensuing festive season and no one will be allowed to disturb it".
He said that being a border state, several forces inimical to the peace, progress and prosperity of the state try to disturb the law and order in it.
He added that the nefarious designs of such forces will not be allowed to succeed and they will be given a befitting reply.
The state government has made elaborate security arrangements in wake of the upcoming festive season and no one will be allowed to take law in their hands, Mann said.
Expressing concern over the adulteration of the food products ahead of the festival season, the Chief Minister added that he had directed the Health Department to start an intensive drive to check it.
Taking a jibe at former Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu for becoming active in politics again, the Chief Minister said that anyone was free to join or leave politics whenever he or she felt like it.
He added that "it is heartening that Sidhu has once again remembered Punjab from his other engagements", adding that nothing new and good can be expected from the former cricketer as he is expected to repeat his earlier agenda.
Mann extended his best wishes to the cricketer-turned-politician for his new political journey.
— IANS
Reader Comments
While I agree the shoe-throwing incident is condemnable, CM Mann shouldn't immediately politicize it. Let the investigation happen first. We need to maintain faith in our judicial system without bringing party politics into everything.
As a Punjabi, I'm proud of CM Mann for taking strong security measures during festive season. Border states like ours need extra vigilance. Hope the police identify the culprits soon! ðŸ™
Good to see the focus on food adulteration checks before festivals. That's a real public health concern that affects ordinary people. Hope the Health Department takes strict action against offenders.
Justice Gavai represents the aspirations of millions of SC community members. Such disrespectful acts hurt not just an individual but the entire community's pride. Strong action needed!
The comments about Sidhu seem unnecessary in this context. The focus should remain on the security incident and judicial respect. Political rivalries can wait for another day.
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