New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- The Chief Justice of India (CJI), BR Gavai, on Thursday responded to the social media reaction over his remarks that came while dismissing a plea seeking restoration of a 7-foot-long beheaded structure of Lord Vishnu in the Javari temple in Khajuraho, MP.

CJI Gavai clarified that he respects all religions.

The comments came during the post-lunch session of the CJI-led bench at the Supreme Court on Thursday.

The Solicitor General of India (SGI), Tushar Mehta, who was also present at the court, stated that he has known the CJI for the last ten years and knows very well that the CJI visits all religious places. Mehta added that these days, things are blown out of proportion on social media.

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