BJP MP Nishikant Dubey Criticizes Supreme Court Over Waqf Act
BJP Member of Parliament Nishikant Dubey has sparked a political firestorm by alleging that the Supreme Court is responsible for inciting religious wars in India. The comments were made in response to the court’s ongoing scrutiny of the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, which has drawn significant attention from both religious groups and political parties.
The Supreme Court is currently hearing multiple petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf Act. Petitioners have raised concerns about whether the law violates the right to equality and freedom of religion. In a recent hearing, the Centre assured the court that no further action would be taken on Waqf properties identified as ‘Waqf-by-user’ and that non-Muslims would not be appointed to Waqf Boards until the matter is resolved.
However, Dubey’s accusations have raised eyebrows across the political spectrum. He suggested that judicial overreach on religious matters is eroding public trust and stoking communal disharmony. According to him, such interventions should remain within the domain of the legislature, warning that the judiciary must exercise restraint or risk inflaming societal divisions.
Congress and Opposition Slam Dubey’s Statement
The opposition was quick to condemn Dubey’s remarks. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused the BJP of trying to intimidate the judiciary, especially as sensitive cases related to electoral bonds and the functioning of the Election Commission are also under judicial review. Manickam Tagore, another Congress MP, called the statement defamatory and demanded accountability.
The backlash reflects growing political sensitivity around the judiciary’s role in religious and legislative matters. While some view the court’s actions as a defense of constitutional values, others—like Dubey—see them as interference in governance.
The episode adds yet another layer of controversy to the already heated discourse surrounding religious rights, judicial activism, and legislative authority in India. As the court continues its hearings on the Waqf Act, the political implications of Dubey’s remarks are likely to remain in sharp focus.
