Opposition vs BJP After PM Visits Chief Justice's Home For Ganesh Puja

A section of Opposition leaders have criticised the meeting, one of them saying it sends an "uncomfortable message"

A massive political row has erupted over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the residence of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on the occasion of Ganesh Puja. A section of Opposition leaders have criticised the meeting, one of them saying it sends an "uncomfortable message". The BJP has hit back, saying that attending Ganesh Puja is not a crime and judges and politicians often share dais.  Joined Ganesh Puja at the residence of CJI, Justice DY Chandrachud Ji.May Bhagwan Shri Ganesh bless us all with happiness, prosperity and wonderful health. pic.twitter.com/dfWlR7elky #WATCH | On PM Modi visiting CJI DY Chandrachud's residence for Ganpati Poojan, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut says, " Ganpathi festival is going on, people visit each other's houses. I don't have info regarding how many houses PM visited so far...but PM went to CJI's house… pic.twitter.com/AVp26wl7Yz Okay.After the festivities are over hopefully CJI will deem fit and be slightly freer to conclude the hearing on Maharashtra and the blatant disregard of Article 10 of the Constitution in Maharashtra.Oh wait, elections round the corner anyway, it can be adjourned for another… https://t.co/tw0C1Smr5s VIDEO | “Independence of every institution shouldn't be oVIDEO | “Independence of every institution shouldn't be only theoretical, it should be visible. Attending Ganpati Pujan is a very personal issue, however, it sends an uncomfortable message,” says RJD leader Manoj Jha… pic.twitter.com/3guhv0GeqP Attending Ganesh Pooja is no crimeOn many occasions judiciary and politicians share stageOn auspicious functions, marriages, programs - but if PM attends it at house of CJI , Uddhav Sena MP doubts integrity of CJI & SC. Congress ecosystem attacks SC like Rahul Gandhi did in… pic.twitter.com/ALwORw10GE

The Prime Minister visited the Chief Justice's Delhi residence for Ganesh Puja yesterday and received a warm welcome from him and his wife Kalpana Das. "Joined Ganesh Puja at the residence of CJI, Justice DY Chandrachud Ji. May Bhagwan Shri Ganesh bless us all with happiness, prosperity and wonderful health," the Prime Minister said in a post on X and shared a photograph showing him, the Chief Justice and his wife praying.