PM Modi speaks to CJI BR Gavai, condemns attack over Hindu idol remark

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condemned the incident of a shoe being hurled at Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai in the Supreme Court, stating that it “has angered every Indian.” In a social media post, the Prime Minister said, “Spoke to Chief Justice of India, Justice BR Gavai Ji. The attack on him earlier today in the Supreme Court premises has angered every Indian. There is no place for such reprehensible acts in our society. It is utterly condemnable. I appreciated the calm displayed by Justice Gavai in the face of such a situation. It highlights his commitment to the values of justice and strengthening the spirit of our Constitution.”

Spoke to Chief Justice of India, Justice BR Gavai Ji. The attack on him earlier today in the Supreme Court premises has angered every Indian. There is no place for such reprehensible acts in our society. It is utterly condemnable.

I appreciated the calm displayed by Justice…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 6, 2025

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