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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta slams Congress, AAP over CJP protest against SIR, asks why Punjab stayed quiet
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🗓 15 Oct 2026, 04:46 AM
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta criticised the Congress and AAP for supporting the Chief Justice of India's protest against the Supreme Court's SIR order, and queried the absence of similar protests in Punjab.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta publicly rebuked the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday, accusing them of acting as "dharna kings" for backing the Chief Justice of India's (CJI) protest against the Supreme Court's SIR (Suo Moto) order. Gupta said the opposition's stance undermines the rule of law and distracts from governance priorities.
She further questioned why similar protests have not been organised in Punjab, suggesting a double standard in the opposition's approach to judicial matters. "If the CJI's concerns are genuine, why is there no collective response from Punjab's political leadership?" Gupta asked during a press briefing.
The remarks came amid heightened political tension over the CJI's recent criticism of the Supreme Court's handling of certain cases. Gupta urged all parties to focus on constructive dialogue rather than street protests that she described as political theatrics.
The Congress and AAP have not yet issued a formal response to Gupta's statements, but political analysts note that the exchange reflects broader friction between the Delhi administration and national opposition parties.
The episode underscores the ongoing debate over the role of the judiciary in Indian politics and the tactics employed by parties to mobilise public sentiment.
She further questioned why similar protests have not been organised in Punjab, suggesting a double standard in the opposition's approach to judicial matters. "If the CJI's concerns are genuine, why is there no collective response from Punjab's political leadership?" Gupta asked during a press briefing.
The remarks came amid heightened political tension over the CJI's recent criticism of the Supreme Court's handling of certain cases. Gupta urged all parties to focus on constructive dialogue rather than street protests that she described as political theatrics.
The Congress and AAP have not yet issued a formal response to Gupta's statements, but political analysts note that the exchange reflects broader friction between the Delhi administration and national opposition parties.
The episode underscores the ongoing debate over the role of the judiciary in Indian politics and the tactics employed by parties to mobilise public sentiment.