Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai and condemned the incident of a shoe being hurled at him in the Supreme Court. In a social media post, the Prime Minister called the incident a “reprehensible act,” stating that it “has angered every Indian.” Meanwhile, he praised BR Gavai for his composure during the disturbing act.

“Spoke to Chief Justice of India, Justice BR Gavai Ji. The attack on him earlier today in the Supreme Court premises has angered every Indian. There is no place for such reprehensible acts in our society. It is utterly condemnable. I appreciated the calm displayed by Justice Gavai in the face of such a situation. It highlights his commitment to the values of justice and strengthening the spirit of our Constitution,” PM Modi

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