Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned an attack on Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai in the Supreme Court on Monday. PM Modi said he spoke with the CJI and that the attack had "angered every Indian." His statement came after an advocate hurled a shoe at CJI Gavai in courtroom earlier in the day. The lawyer, Rakesh Kishore, later told the police that he had been upset over the top judge's recent comments on a Hindu deity idol.

What did PM Modi say on the attack?

In a post on X, PM Modi said: "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." He added: "I appreciated the calm displayed by Justice Gavai

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