Archive · 19 Sep 2025
CJI Gavai Reaffirms Religious Respect After Criticism
The Chief Justice of India, B.R. Gavai, clarified that he respects all religions.
This statement came after online criticism of his comments about a Lord Vishnu idol at Khajuraho temple.
The CJI dismissed a case regarding the idol, suggesting the petitioner seek divine help through prayer.
Critics had been expressing concerns about these comments.
The CJI made these clarifications in response to those expressing concerns.
CJI Gavai affirmed his respect for all religions.
The comments sparked online criticism.
The criticism regarded CJI's remarks about a Lord Vishnu idol.
The case involved the reconstruction and reinstallation of the idol.
The VHP criticized the CJI's comments.
- Who
- CJI B.R. Gavai
- What
- Affirmed his respect for all religions
- When
- Thursday, September 18, 2025 (reported)
- Where
- Supreme Court, related to Khajuraho Temple
- Why
- To address online criticism
Critics
CJI Gavai
Initial Remarks
Critics
Critical of his initial remarks, mocking Hindu beliefs.
CJI Gavai
Remarks made in the context of a specific case.
Religious Beliefs
Critics
Perceived as disregarding religious sentiments.
CJI Gavai
Affirms belief in all religions.
- Event
- CJI clarifies remarks about a Vishnu idol
- Subject
- Lord Vishnu idol
- Location
- Khajuraho Temple, Madhya Pradesh
- CJI's Initial Remark
- "Go and ask the deity himself to do something"
- CJI's Stance
- Respects all religions
- Critic
- VHP
Sources
Advocates urge CJI to withdraw remarks on Khajuraho Vishnu idol PIL - Telegraph India
'I respect all religions': Under fire for 'go ask deity' remark on Vishnu idol plea, CJI Gavai defends himself
"I Respect All Religions": Chief Justice BR Gavai After Deity Remark Row
I Respect All Religions: CJI on Critical Social Media Posts Over his Comments in Temple Case
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‘I respect all religions’: CJI on critical social media posts over his comments in temple case
'I respect all religions': CJI Gavai on critical social media posts over his comments in Khajuraho temple case
'Comments Distorted Online, I Respect All Religions': CJI Defends Lord Vishnu Idol Remarks
'I respect all religions': CJI Gavai issues clarification amid row over Khajuraho idol comments - What is the controversy? - India News
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