Senior BJP leader and former Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Saturday made a big statement about the independence and judicial accountability of the judiciary. He said that the country should believe in the fairness, honesty and transparency of the judges, but at the same time it is necessary to consider judicial accountability.
Emphasis on the freedom of judiciary, but considering accountability is also necessary
In response to a question asked on the case of a large amount of cash being recovered from a government residence of a judge of Delhi High Court, Prasad said that the matter is watching the Supreme Court and should wait for the process and verdict of the apex court.
he adds,
“When I was the Law Minister, we tried to bring the National Judicial Commission (NJAC), but the Supreme Court rejected it. Now the time has come that judicial accountability should also be discussed.”
More sensitivity is important in daughters’ cases
Ravi Shankar Prasad appealed to the judiciary to show more sensitivity in matters related to women and girls. He said that the government is committed to schemes like “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao” in the country, so the judiciary should also take special sensitivity in women related matters.
They said,
“It is the responsibility of judges to give top priority to the rights and safety of daughters.”
4% Muslim reservation targeted in Karnataka
Ravi Shankar Prasad termed the decision of the Congress government of Karnataka to give 4% reservation to Muslims in government contracts as anti -constitution. He said that this is an attempt to eliminate the rights of other backward classes (OBC).
He clarified,
“The Supreme Court has said many times that no community can be given reservation on the basis of religion and worship method. It is also clear in the Constitution, but Congress is going to such an extent in vote bank politics.”
Tanj on Rahul Gandhi: “Explain the ability to become the Leader of Opposition”
Ravi Shankar Prasad retaliated on the questions raised by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi regarding merit and merit. They said,
“Rahul Gandhi should first tell us on which merit he has become the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha? The merit rules have been completely ignored in his appointment to this post.”
RJD’s allegations on Nitish Kumar’s mental health
On the questions being raised repeatedly by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) regarding the mental health of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Ravi Shankar Prasad said that RJD keeps making new allegations every day, which does not require much attention.
They said,
“During the RJD rule, Bihar was pushed towards anarchy. Nitish Kumar has done a good job for the development of the state as the Chief Minister.”
A statement on BJP-Nitish alliance
On the question asked about the Bihar assembly elections, Ravi Shankar Prasad said that the relationship between Nitish Kumar and BJP is old and strong. He said that BJP and JDU will again form a strong government in Bihar.
