Tamil Nadu Congress Committee President Selvaperunthagai has strongly condemned the incident where a shoe was thrown at Supreme Court Chief Justice B. R. Gavai during a court proceeding. In a statement, he described the act as a “violent assault” and emphasized that such actions undermine the dignity of the judiciary.Selvaperunthagai stated, “In a democratic nation, any differences should be addressed through debate, legal procedures, and peaceful means. Resorting to violence is completely unacceptable.” He further added that targeting the Chief Justice, who holds the highest judicial office, is a direct attack on the independence and integrity of the judiciary.
He called upon all those who respect the Constitution and the rule of law to unequivocally condemn such actions. He also urged the authorities to take appropriate legal action against the individual responsible for the incident.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with leaders across political lines expressing their disapproval and calling for swift action.