India, April 20 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party distanced itself from its MP Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh's remark on the Supreme Court, with party president JP Nadda saying that he has instructed both the leaders and all members to not make such statements.

"The BJP completely rejects these statements," Nadda posted on X.

Dubey courted controversy on Saturday by escalating his criticism of the apex court and accusing it of inciting a "religious war" in the country. He said that under Article 368, only Parliament has the authority to make laws, while the top court's role is limited to interpreting them.

He also said that India is deeply rooted in the traditions of Lord Ram, Krishna, Sita, Radha, the 12 Jyotirlingas, and the 51 Shakti Peeth...