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Congress removes post on CJI resignation demand

4 sourcesUpdated 12 Oct 2026, 6:14 pm Coverage regionsGlobal · Kerala
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Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee withdrew an X post calling for Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to resign after it drew sharp criticism.

The original post criticized the Chief Justice over his remark that law and order was not his responsibility.

The Congress high command asked for the post to be removed, saying it was the result of a management lapse by account handlers.

The party also sacked the worker responsible for the post and said it was published without leadership approval.

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BJP leaders, including Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari, accused Congress of targeting constitutional institutions and promoting anarchy.

The Supreme Court Bar Association also condemned the deleted post, saying it insulted the judiciary and interfered with the judicial process.

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All accounts agree that the Kerala Congress post demanding CJI Surya Kant’s resignation was deleted after backlash, and that the party publicly distanced itself from it. They also agree that Congress said the post did not reflect official leadership approval.

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What remains disputed is the broader interpretation of the post’s significance, including whether it reflected a lapse by account managers or a more serious political message. The exact internal process behind the post’s publication is not fully detailed in the supplied reporting.

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Congress leaders said the post was not authorized and did not reflect the party’s position. The report says state Congress chief Sunny Joseph attributed it to a lack of leadership knowledge or approval. This framing focuses on internal correction rather than defending the substance of the original post.

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Kerala Kaumudi Neutral framing Reported

‘Resign now’: KPCC post on CJI Surya Kant sparks row; Congress withdraws post after criticism

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The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee withdrew a social media post demanding the resignation of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant after it sparked significant controversy. The original post criticized the Chief Justice's remarks that law and order were not his responsibility. Following the backlash, the Congress high command ordered its removal, blaming a lapse by the account managers. Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party accused the Congress of promoting anarchy and threatening independent constitutional institutions.

News9live Neutral framing Reported

CJI post row: Kerala Congress sacks worker after BJP backlash over ‘resign’ post

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The Kerala Congress has removed a worker after facing severe backlash from the BJP over a deleted post demanding the resignation of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and BJP leaders criticized the post, alleging that the Congress party is systematically targeting constitutional institutions. State Congress chief Sunny Joseph clarified that the post was published without leadership approval and does not reflect party positions, a sentiment echoed by Congress leader Pawan Khera who emphasized the party's faith in the judiciary.

ABP Live English Neutral framing Reported

‘Dear Surya Kant...’: Kerala Congress Post On CJI Draws SC Bar Association’s Rebuke, Later Deleted

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The Supreme Court Bar Association condemned a now-deleted Kerala Congress post demanding the resignation of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, stating it insulted the judiciary and interfered with the judicial process. Amid the controversy, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju shared comments reacting to opposition allegations, while Congress MP Pawan Khera distanced the party from the remarks. The incident coincided with a petition filed in the Supreme Court by Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders challenging the Election Commission's decision-making regarding voter rolls.