The intemperate statements against the judiciary by the BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma deserve to be roundly condemned. Dubey is a serial offender and is often seen as the saffron party’s hatchet man, who gets away with innuendos and dog whistles that the BJP cannot officially endorse.

His recent statement that the Chief Justice of India was responsible for a civil war-like situation in the country was a step too far, and BJP president J.P. Nadda was forced to distance himself from the remarks, saying the party does not support such views. However, it is unlikely that any disciplinary action will be taken against Dubey. A day after his incendiary remarks against the judiciary and the........

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