BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, known for his outspoken views in the Lok Sabha, has once again stirred controversy—this time by criticizing the Supreme Court of India.

In his remarks to ANI, Dubey suggested that if the apex court continues to play a central role in governance, the role of legislatures becomes redundant.

“Supreme Court is responsible for inciting religious wars in the country. The Supreme Court is going beyond its limits. If one has to go to the Supreme Court for everything, then Parliament and State Assembly should be shut...” he said.

“How can you give direction to the appointing authority? The President appoints the Chief Justice of India. The Parliament makes the law of this country. You will dictate that Parliament?... How did you make a new law? In which law is it written that the President has to take a decision within three months? This means that you want to take this country towards anarchy,” Dubey added.

Following the backlash, BJP distanced itself from Dubey’s remarks, with party president J.P. Nadda stating that the comments made by MPs Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma were their personal opinions and not those of the party.

This is far from the first time Dubey has found himself in hot water. Over the years, he has made a series of controversial remarks. Here’s a look at some of them:
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March 24, 2025 – Criticism of Supreme Court’s Jurisdiction

Dubey accused the judiciary of overreach, saying the Supreme Court interferes in areas beyond its domain, such as cryptocurrency and online gaming:

“When Shaktikanta Das was the RBI governor, he repeatedly stated that cryptocurrency is not a legal tender. However, in India, even the Supreme Court tends to intervene in matters where it shouldn't. As a result, cryptocurrency exchanges continue to operate, and transactions keep happening.”
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September 25, 2024 – On Waqf Bill Feedback and Foreign Influence

Dubey expressed suspicion over the massive number of responses received by the committee reviewing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and demanded a home ministry probe:
“Flood of responses to manipulate the democratic process.”

He cited possible involvement of the ISI, China, Zakir Naik, and other foreign actors.
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August 6, 2024 – On Rahul Gandhi’s Caste

During a heated debate on caste, Dubey took a jibe at Rahul Gandhi, questioning his caste identity:

“The allegation he made about caste is wrong.... There is no caste. He (Gandhi) says, I am not what I appear.... So he is a hermit.”
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December 6, 2023 – Congress and OBC Leadership

Dubey targeted the Congress after state election losses, accusing it of abandoning backward class leaders:

“They (Congress) tell lies and give long speeches... Today Bhupesh Baghelji has been removed. Ashok Gehlotji has been removed... Is he backward?”
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October 27, 2023 – ‘Dubai Didi’ Dig at Mahua Moitra

After Mahua Moitra misspelled his name as “Dubai” in a letter to the Ethics Committee, Dubey responded with sarcasm:

“The accused MP is so intoxicated by Dubai that even my name has been changed to Dubai... By changing my name, ‘Mohtarma’ has described her mental condition.”

On the same issue, he wrote on X: “The question is about the dignity of Parliament, the security of India and the proprietary, corruption and criminality of the said MP.”
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February 7, 2023 – Accusing Congress of Crony Capitalism

In Parliament, Dubey accused Congress of historically favouring big industrialists:

“The Congress party had helped the Tata, Birla and Ambani.”

He added that some industrialists who owned major newspapers were Congress members.
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March 21, 2022 – On Russia-Ukraine War

While speaking during Zero Hour, Dubey defended Russia’s stance:

“Russia should not be seen as completely at fault for what is happening in Ukraine.”
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July 29, 2021 – Accusation Against TMC

Dubey alleged that TMC MP Mahua Moitra called him “Bihari Gunda” and demanded an apology:

“TMC is allergic to all the Hindi-speaking people that's why they called me Bihari Gunda'.”
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December 3, 2019 – GDP Criticism and Social Media Ban Proposal

While addressing concerns over the economy, Dubey downplayed the importance of GDP:

“(Economist Simon) Kuznet said it is not the ultimate truth to believe GDP as Bible, Ramayan and Mahabharat and GDP will not be of any great use in future," Dubey said, inviting ridicule from the opposition benches.”

“Whoever talks about the GDP is wrong. GDP has no relevance to this country,” he added

He later urged a ban on social media to curb trolling.
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October 2019 – Unconditional Support for BJP Candidates

During a rally in Jharkhand, Dubey urged unconditional loyalty to BJP candidates:

“Whoever the BJP fields, be it a disabled person, a thief, dacoit or a criminal, we must support that candidate at all cost.”
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February 8, 2023 – Mocking Rahul Gandhi as ‘Ghost’

Responding to Gandhi’s introspective comment during the Bharat Jodo Yatra, Dubey mocked him in Parliament:

“Rahul Gandhi is ghost, you let a spirit speak.”