US EditionCJI Gavai Clarifies ‘Ask Lord Vishnu’ Remark After Backlash, Says ‘I Respect All Religions’
Chief Justice BR Gavai emphasized his respect for all religions and clarified his comments on the Lord Vishnu idol amid a plea dismissal citing Archaeological Survey of India's jurisdiction.
- On September 18, 2025, the head of India’s Supreme Court emphasized his respect for all faiths while responding to criticism related to his statements about a Lord Vishnu statue at the Javari Temple in Khajuraho.
- The clarification followed the Supreme Court bench, headed by CJI Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran, rejecting a May 16 petition that requested the reconstruction of a seven-foot Lord Vishnu idol, dismissing the case as one driven by the intent for public attention and emphasizing that the matter fell under the Archaeological Survey of India's authority.
- CJI Gavai remarked that devotees strong in their faith should pray and meditate, noting the archaeological issues and suggesting worshipping the large Shiva linga in Khajuraho meanwhile.
- Social media reactions included sharp criticism and calls for CJI's impeachment, while senior advocates and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta defended him and highlighted distortions of his comments online.
- The event underscored tensions around religious sensitivities and misinformation on social platforms, prompting legal voices to urge caution and respect for secular values amid public debates.
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CJI Gavai clarifies his statement on Lord Vishnu's idol, says, "I respect all religions."
‘I respect all religions’: CJI Gavai on critical social media posts over his comments in Khajuraho case
CJI B R Gavai also clarified that his comments were made in the context of the fact that the Archaeological Survey of India has jurisdiction over the upkeep of the Lord Vishnu temple in Khajuraho.
CJI B R Gavai on Khajuraho Vishnu Idol Case: “I Respect All Religions”
CJI B R Gavai clarified his respect for all faiths after remarks on a plea to reinstall a Vishnu idol at Khajuraho sparked online criticism. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and senior advocates defended the CJI, saying his comments were taken out of context.
CJI Gavai Responds To Backlash After ‘Go And Ask Deity’ Remark On Vishnu Idol Restoration Sparks Uproar
CJI Gavai's fresh remarks come as social media users deemed his comment suggesting a petitioner pray to the deity for reconstruction and reinstallation of a seven-foot idol of Lord Vishnu, offensive.
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