Archive · 17 Sep 2025
CJI's Remark on Vishnu Idol Sparks Controversy
A comment made by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) regarding a case about restoring a Vishnu idol has caused a lot of debate.
The CJI reportedly said, "Go and ask the deity."
This has angered some people, who see the comment as disrespectful to their faith.
A debate will discuss if the comment was casual or showed insensitivity towards matters of faith.
CJI D.Y. Gavai made a remark during the Khajuraho Lord Vishnu idol restoration case.
The remark was "Go and ask the deity."
The comment has been perceived as sarcastic or dismissive by some.
The remark has drawn political and religious criticism.
The issue is being debated on 'Debate With Arnab'.
- Who
- CJI D.Y. Gavai and Arnab Goswami
- What
- Controversy over CJI's remark about Khajuraho Lord Vishnu idol case.
- When
- Not explicitly stated.
- Where
- India
- Why
- The remark has sparked political and religious criticism.
- Event
- Controversy over CJI's comment
- Topic
- Khajuraho Lord Vishnu idol restoration case
- CJI
- D.Y. Gavai
- Comment
- "Go and ask the deity"
- Forum
- Debate With Arnab
- Focus
- Faith vs. Law
Sources
"Pray To Lord Vishnu": Top Court Refuses To Hear Plea To Restore Beheaded Khajuraho Idol
‘Ask Deity Itself’: Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Repair Of Dilapidated Khajuraho Idol
Blatant Hinduphobia: CJI BR Gavai asks petitioner to 'go pray' when he asks for restoration of Lord Vishnu idol
'Go & ask your god Vishnu to fix himself', says CJI Gavai: Dismisses plea to restore broken idol at Khajuraho temple
'Go and ask the deity': SC rejects plea for restoring Vishnu idol in Khajuraho
'Go & ask your god Vishnu to fix himself': The CJI, right to worship, and personal belief vs constitutional duty
'Ask The Deity Himself': CJI Rejects Plea To Restore Lord Vishnu Idol, Triggers Row
CJI Gavai makes a sarcastic jibe on Lord Vishnu's idol plea: Read 5 stark instances exposing judiciary’s entrenched anti-Hindu bias
'Publicity Interest Litigation': SC Rejects Plea for Restoring Lord Vishnu Idol in Khajuraho
