Opposition leaders slam Rijiju's remarks

Updated: Mar 19 2023 9:37PM

Opposition leaders slam Rijiju's remarks

New Delhi, Mar 19 (PTI) Opposition leaders on Sunday hit out at Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju over his remark that some retired judges and activists "were part of the anti-India gang" and were trying to make Indian judiciary play the role of the Opposition, saying he cannot get away with such claims and must give proof.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut alleged that it was an attempt to pressure the judiciary.

"What kind of democracy is this? Does it suit a law minister to threaten the judiciary? It is a threat to judges who refuse to bow down to the government and it's an attempt to pressure the judiciary," he told reporters in Mumbai.

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