Controversy Erupts Over PM Modi's Visit to Chief Justice's Residence

Shiv Sena (UBT) criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud's residence during the Ganesh festival, claiming it violated protocol. The editorial in Saamana questioned the judiciary's integrity and post-retirement benefits, suggesting political influence over recent judicial decisions.

The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Friday expressed concerns over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud’s residence during the Ganesh festival, raising questions regarding protocol.

An editorial in the party's publication 'Saamana' accused Modi of undermining the last pillar of Indian polity, leading to alleged deterioration in the country's democratic fabric.

The Uddhav Thackeray-led party criticized the private meeting held on Wednesday, hinting at possible post-retirement benefits influencing judicial decisions. Despite hopes that CJI Chandrachud, with a legacy of justice, would remain unbiased, the editorial claimed judgments in the past decade have favored the government, including rejections of petitions against EVMs and lack of checks on the CBI.

(With inputs from agencies.)