New Delhi, Oct 6 (PTI) Leaders of opposition parties condemned an attack on Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai on Monday and said it is an assault on the Constitution and it shows how hate and fanaticism have engulfed the society.

The Congress, CPI, CPI(M), NCP-SP, Shiv Sena (UBT), DMK and other parties were unanimous in condemning the attack on the CJI.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Justice Gavai and said the attack on him has angered every Indian. “There is no place for such reprehensible acts in our society. It is utterly condemnable,” Modi said, appreciating the calm displayed by the CJI. Show Full Article

The Congress, however, slammed the prime minister earlier, questioning his silence hours after the incident, which it said was shameful. The opposition party also term

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