SP Leader's Objectionable Remarks Against CJI Chandrachud Sparks Row, He Later Clarifies

New Delhi: A political row has erupted over Chief Justice of India (CJI)  DY Chandrachud's statement related to Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute. Earlier on Sunday, CJI DY Chandrachud said he h prayed to God for a solution to Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute and asserted God will find a way if one has faith.

His remarks are seemed to have not gone down well with Opposition parties as many leer, including from Congress , criticised CJI.

CJI Chandrachud's remarks came as he reflected on handling of deces-old Ayodhya dispute.

"Very often we have cases (to judicate) but we don't arrive at a solution. Something similar happened during Ayodhya (Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute) which was in front of me for three months. I sat before deity and told him he needs to find a solution," he said.

Meanwhile, Samajwi Party Rajya Sabha MP Ram Gopal Yav me inappropriate statement when asked about CJI's Remarks, triggerring a controversy.  Reacting to CJI remarks, Samajwi Party Rajya Sabha MP Ram Gopal Yav said, "When you bring de back to life, y turn into ghosts and haunt public. Many people talk like this, should I take notice of m"

However, after drawing flak, Yav backtracked, claiming that nobody h asked him anything about Chief Justice.

'If He H Prayed...': Congress Targets CJI

Taking a jibe at CJI, Congress leer Udit Raj reacted sharply and questioned credibility of judicial system of county and alleged misuse of central probe agencies.

A former MP, Udit Raj remarked that h Chief Justice prayed for or issues as well, those matters could have also been resolved, bringing justice to common people.

In a post on X, he tweeted, "Chief Justice Chandrachud ji said that he h prayed to God for solution of Ayodhya issue. If he h prayed for some or issues, y would have also been resolved like a common man could get justice from High Court and Supreme Court without money".

BJP Slams Congress

BJP leer Shehz Poonawala slammed Congress's Udit Raj over his remarks, saying grand old party appreciates institution only when judgement is in ir favour. He also slammed Congress for raising questions over EVM and Election Commission.

He said that "Congress prioritises 'parivarv' over democracy.

In a landmark judgement on November 9, 2019, a five-judge bench of Supreme Court heed by n Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi settled a fractious issue that went back more than a century. bench h ruled that a mosque will come up on an alternative five-acre plot in Ayodhya itself.

Remarkably, CJI Chandrachud was part of bench that delivered historic verdict, paving way for construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya. Incidentally, CJI h visited Ram Temple in Ayodhya in July this year and offered prayers.

Ram Mandir Pranpratishtha ceremony was held on January 22 this year in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Notably, grand event didn't find support among Congressmen.