Debate With Arnab: CJI'S 'Ask The Deity' Comment Sparks Controversy

A major controversy has broken out over Chief Justice of India D.Y. Gavai’s reported remark — “Go and ask the deity” — during a hearing on the Khajuraho Lord Vishnu idol restoration case. The statement, seen by some as sarcastic or dismissive, has drawn sharp political and religious criticism across India. Tonight on Debate With Arnab, Arnab Goswami raises the big questions: Was this a casual comment blown out of proportion, or does it reflect judicial insensitivity toward matters of faith? Watch as top legal experts, faith leaders, and political voices debate the clash between faith, law, and institutional respect.