{
  "id": 13906129,
  "title": "BJP slams Rahul over CJI request meeting, says constitutional institutions can’t be dragged into political theatrics",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/bjp-slams-rahul-over-cji-request-meeting-says-constitutional",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T08:02:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bjp-slams-rahul-over-cji-request-meeting-says-constitutional-institutions-cant-be-dragged-into-political-theatrics/article71574013.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 12, 2026, the BJP criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for requesting a meeting with Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, arguing that the judiciary should remain separate from political disputes. BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia tweeted, \"From separation of powers to desperation for power, Rahul Gandhi has confused constitutional law with political theatre!\" He stated that the CJI's refusal to meet Gandhi and other opposition figures conveyed a crucial message: constitutional institutions must not be involved in political theatrics.\n\nBhatia further accused Gandhi of lacking an understanding of the Constitution. He urged him to \"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!\" The BJP intensified its opposition to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with Gandhi and Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge marching to the Supreme Court on Monday to demand a meeting with the CJI regarding the \"vote chori\" allegations. However, the CJI declined to meet Gandhi over these claims, citing that similar matters were currently being addressed in the Supreme Court. Gandhi and Kharge had each written to the CJI, requesting a meeting between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to hand over a memorandum, which demanded an end to \"vote chori,\" the CEC's resignation, the suspension of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, and a return to the paper ballot system.",
  "summary": "BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia said the Chief Justice of India’s decision not to meet Rahul Gandhi sends an important message that the judiciary must stay above political battles",
  "key_points": [
    "BJP criticizes Rahul Gandhi for meeting CJI, warns against political theatrics",
    "CJI refuses to meet Gandhi and opposition, emphasizes constitutional separation",
    "BJP demands meeting with CJI over 'vote chori' allegations, rejects CEC resignation"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}