South Central Right-wing attack against CJI Gavai | The power of cults in Indian politics
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Oct 10, 2025 In this discussion, Ajoy Ashirwad, Political Affairs Editor at The Wire, and K Venkataramanan, a veteran journalist, tackle the recent attack on Chief Justice BR Gavai, exploring its caste implications and the disturbing online vilification leading to it. They analyze how the attack aims to intimidate the judiciary in religious debates and highlight inconsistent law enforcement. The conversation shifts to the influence of celebrity culture in politics, examining how star power shapes political futures and the risks posed by star-driven parties devoid of organizational strength.
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Coordinated Campaign Against CJI Gavai
- The attack on CJI BR Gavai reflects a coordinated online campaign that targeted him since his elevation.
- Ajoy Ashirwad argues the incident shows organized efforts to delegitimize a Dalit Chief Justice and normalize threats.
Attack Framed To Intimidate Judiciary
- KV says the attack was used to evoke a debate about the judiciary and perceived insults to Sanatana Dharma.
- He views the incident as intimidation aimed at influencing future judicial adjudication on religion-related cases.
Uneven Enforcement Fuels Online Extremists
- Ajoy highlights unequal enforcement: influencers face lenient responses while ordinary critics get FIRs.
- He sees state tolerance bolstering online warriors who stoke outrage against judges.
