Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Reddy Responds to Shah's Criticism of Salwa Judum Judgment
Justice Sudershan Reddy, running for Vice President, is being criticized by Amit Shah for a past Supreme Court decision about Salwa Judum.
Shah believes the judgment helped Naxalism.
Reddy clarified that the judgment wasn't solely his, but the Supreme Court's, and he implied Shah didn't read the entire document.
Reddy prefers not to argue further, to keep the discussion civil.
Sudershan Reddy responded to Amit Shah's criticism regarding the Salwa Judum judgment.
Reddy stated the judgment was a Supreme Court ruling, not solely his own.
Shah alleged the judgment supported Naxalism.
Reddy mentioned Shah likely did not read the entire judgment.
Reddy does not wish to further comment on the matter.
- Who
- Justice Sudershan Reddy, Amit Shah.
- What
- Justice Sudershan Reddy responded to criticism over his Salwa Judum judgment.
- When
- During the VP election campaign.
- Where
- Kochi, Kerala.
- Why
- To address accusations of supporting Naxalism through his judgment.
Amit Shah's Perspective
Justice Reddy's Stance
Impact of the Judgment
Amit Shah's Perspective
The Salwa Judum verdict strengthened Maoists.
Justice Reddy's Stance
The Supreme Court declared Salwa Judum illegal and unconstitutional.
Reddy's Stance
Amit Shah's Perspective
Justice Reddy supported Naxalism.
Justice Reddy's Stance
Justice Reddy denies supporting Naxalism.
- Politician
- Justice Sudershan Reddy, Amit Shah
- Position
- Former Supreme Court Judge, Union Home Minister
- Event
- VP Election Campaign
- Judgment
- 2011 Salwa Judum judgment
Sources
Chhattisgarh Deputy CM targets Oppn’s vice presidential nominee over Salwa Judum ruling
Salwa Judum ruling by Opp V-P pick aided Naxalism, says Shah
Amit Shah dubs oppn V-P pick as pro-Naxal
Oppn VP candidate backing Naxalism
Amit Shah accuses INDIA bloc’s vice-presidential candidate of ‘aiding’ Maoists
BJP slams opposition’s vice-presidential candidate Justice Sudershan Reddy over Salwa Judum judgment
‘If only he had read the whole judgment’: Reddy fires back after Amit Shah’s Naxalism charge
SC's judgement, not mine: Oppn VP pick on Shah's remark
A look at rise and fall of Salwa Judum amid Amit Shah’s Naxalism barb at Oppn’s Vice-President face
‘Attempts to build a certain narrative’: Justice Reddy on bids to call him pro-Maoism
