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Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar Criticises CJI’s Protest Over Election Commission
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🗓 03 Oct 2026, 01:18 AM
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Minister Ashish Shelar described the Chief Justice’s protest against the Election Commission as a ‘grammar of anarchy’.
The Maharashtra government’s law and judiciary minister, Ashish Shelar, publicly rebuked a recent protest staged by the Chief Justice of India against the Election Commission. In his statement, Shelar said the demonstration undermined constitutional order and labeled it a “grammar of anarchy.”
Shelar’s comments came after the Chief Justice’s office organised a rally to demand reforms in the Election Commission’s functioning, alleging bias in recent electoral processes. The minister argued that such public dissent by the judiciary threatens the balance of power among India’s institutions.
Political analysts noted that the exchange reflects growing tensions between the judiciary and state executives over electoral oversight. Shelar urged the Chief Justice to address concerns through legal channels rather than street protests, emphasizing the need for institutional decorum.
The Election Commission has not issued a formal response to the minister’s remarks, while the judiciary’s office reiterated its commitment to safeguarding free and fair elections.
Shelar’s comments came after the Chief Justice’s office organised a rally to demand reforms in the Election Commission’s functioning, alleging bias in recent electoral processes. The minister argued that such public dissent by the judiciary threatens the balance of power among India’s institutions.
Political analysts noted that the exchange reflects growing tensions between the judiciary and state executives over electoral oversight. Shelar urged the Chief Justice to address concerns through legal channels rather than street protests, emphasizing the need for institutional decorum.
The Election Commission has not issued a formal response to the minister’s remarks, while the judiciary’s office reiterated its commitment to safeguarding free and fair elections.