Amid the hectic preparations for the Maharashtra assembly elections, various parties are keeping a watchful eye on each other. Shiv Sena (UBT) has questioned the impartiality of Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud. Senior party leader Sanjay Raut has even advised the CJI to stay away from Shiv Sena-related cases. The reason behind these allegations is Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the CJI’s residence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had reached the CJI’s residence a day before and participated in Ganesh Puja. Apart from this, many lawyers also raised questions on this visit. Whereas, the BJP has limited it only to the presence in the puja. Prime Minister Modi also shared a picture related to this on social media and wrote, ‘CJI joined the Ganesh Puja at Justice DY Chandrachud’s house. May Lord Ganesha grant us all happiness, prosperity and good health.
Sanjay Raut criticized:
Raut has questioned Prime Minister Modi’s visit to CJI’s residence. According to media reports, he said, ‘Look, this is the festival of Ganapatiji. How many homes has the Prime Minister visited so far? I don’t know. Ganesh festival is celebrated in many places in Delhi, but the Prime Minister went to the Chief Justice’s house and the Prime Minister and the Chief Justice performed aarti together. “What do we know about God if the defender of the Constitution meets the politicians like this,” he added. Doubts will arise among people. The Prime Minister should not talk so closely with the Chief Justice in one case. Dates are being given back to back for last three years. An illegal government is running. Raut has raised questions about the breakup of the Nationalist Congress Party and the Shiv Sena.
Prashant Bhushan also raised questions:
Advocate Prashant Bhushan has also questioned PM Modi’s visit to CJI’s residence. He said, ‘It is surprising that CJI Chandrachud allowed Modi to come to his home for a personal visit. This bodes ill for the judiciary. The Judiciary, which is responsible for protecting the rights of citizens from the government and ensuring that the government operates within the framework of the Constitution. That is why there should be a gap between the government system and the judiciary.
