New Delhi, April 20 -- Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal on Sunday condemned the "controversial" remark made by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on the Supreme Court and stated that it was a clear case of contempt of court and the violation of the Constitution.

Venugopal further stated that this could not be taken lightly and was a serious attack on the judiciary.

Speaking to ANI, the Congress General Secretary said "It is a clear case of contempt of court, violation of Constitution... This cannot be taken lightly. A serious allegation has been made by a member of Parliament against the Chief Justice of India... It is a serious direct attack on the judiciary..."

He further stated that action should be taken by the Speaker and the Court.

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