BJP Criticizes Rahul Gandhi for Skipping Chief Justice Surya Kant's Oath Ceremony: Constitutional Controversy Erupts

Nov 24, 2025 07:19 pm CST

The BJP has launched sharp criticism against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his absence at Justice Surya Kant's oath ceremony as India's 53rd Chief Justice. BJP spokespersons labeled this a pattern of disrespect toward democratic institutions, questioning Gandhi's whereabouts and highlighting his absence from multiple constitutional events, while also criticizing his leadership during ongoing Congress party conflicts in Karnataka.