BJP Slams Congress over their MP Appointed as a Judge in 1970s
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a scathing attack on the Congress party over their hypocrisy on the appointment of judges to the higher judiciary. The party’s attack comes in the backdrop of the Congress’s opposition to the appointment of former BJP spokesperson Aarti Sathe as a judge of the Bombay High Court.
The BJP reminded the Congress of Baharul Islam, a former Congress MP, who was appointed as a judge of the Gauhati High Court in 1972 and later elevated to the Supreme Court in 1980. Islam’s appointment to the higher judiciary was seen as a significant milestone in his career, and he was widely respected for his judicial acumen.
However, what is more interesting is the fact that Islam re-entered politics in 1983 after acquitting then Bihar Chief Minister Jagannath Mishra in a scam case. This development has raised eyebrows, with many questioning the nexus between politics and the judiciary.
The BJP’s attack on the Congress comes in the wake of the party’s opposition to Sathe’s appointment as a Bombay High Court judge. The Congress has been vocal in its criticism of Sathe’s appointment, citing her lack of experience as a judge and her alleged proximity to the BJP leadership.
However, the BJP has hit back at the Congress, pointing out the hypocrisy in their stance. The party has reminded the Congress of Islam’s appointment to the higher judiciary in the 1970s, despite being a politician. The BJP has also questioned the Congress’s silence on Islam’s re-entry into politics in 1983, after his acquittal of Mishra in the scam case.
“This is a classic case of the Congress’s double standards,” said a senior BJP leader. “They have no problem with politicians turned judges, but they are quick to oppose the appointment of someone with a strong political background, like Aarti Sathe. We demand that the Congress explain their stance on this issue.”
The BJP’s attack on the Congress comes at a time when the party is facing flak over the appointment of Sathe as a Bombay High Court judge. The opposition parties have been vocal in their criticism of Sathe’s appointment, citing her lack of experience as a judge and her alleged proximity to the BJP leadership.
However, the BJP has maintained that Sathe’s appointment was made after a thorough examination of her credentials and a rigorous selection process. The party has also pointed out that Sathe has a strong academic background and has worked as a lawyer for many years before joining the BJP.
The controversy over Sathe’s appointment has raised questions about the independence of the judiciary and the nexus between politics and the judiciary. The BJP’s attack on the Congress has only added to the controversy, with many calling for greater transparency and accountability in the appointment of judges to the higher judiciary.
In conclusion, the BJP’s attack on the Congress over their MP appointed as a judge in the 1970s is a timely reminder of the need for greater transparency and accountability in the appointment of judges to the higher judiciary. The controversy over Sathe’s appointment has raised questions about the independence of the judiciary and the nexus between politics and the judiciary. It is essential that the government and the judiciary take concrete steps to address these concerns and ensure that the appointment of judges is made in a fair and transparent manner.
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