Al Jazeera English@AJEnglish · May 21, 2026

🧵THREAD A comment by India’s Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Surya Kant, referring to a political party as…

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India's Chief Justice Surya Kant's comment comparing a political party to "cockroaches" has ignited debate over judicial impartiality and free speech rights, prompting satire and public protests against what critics view as inappropriate conduct by a senior judge.

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🧵THREAD A comment by India’s Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Surya Kant, referring to a political party as “cockroaches,” has sparked satire and protests, raising fresh debate over judicial conduct and free speech in India.
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