Patna, April 20 -- Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday came down heavily on BJP MP Nishikant Dubey over his remarks against the Supreme Court, asserting that such statements undermine the dignity of the judiciary and warrant contempt proceedings.

Speaking to reporters, Yadav said, "Such comments should not be made on the Court, and if someone makes such comments, contempt proceedings should be initiated."

Dubey's remarks have sparked a wider political backlash. Opposition parties, including the Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), have condemned his statements, viewing them as an attack on judicial independence.

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