BJP slams Rahul over CJI request meeting, says constitutional institutions can’t be dragged into political theatrics

The BJP on Monday (October 12, 2026) criticised the Congress over Rahul Gandhi’s request for a meeting with the Chief Justice of India (CJI), saying the judiciary must remain above day-to-day political battles.

In a post on X , BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said, “From separation of powers to desperation for power, Rahul Gandhi has confused constitutional law with political theatre!” He said the CJI’s declining to meet Mr. Gandhi and Opposition leaders sent an important message: the judiciary must remain above day-to-day political battles. “Constitutional institutions cannot be dragged into political theatrics,” he said.

Further attacking Mr. Gandhi, Mr. Bhatia said merely carrying a copy of the Constitution did not mean one understood it. “Read it. Respect it. And learn the doctrine of separation of powers. The Constitution is a guide to governance, not a prop for political performance!” he added.