Cong-led oppn launches unprecedented step for impeachment of CJI, BJP condemns as political tool

Seven opposition parties led by the Congress today initiated an unprecedented step to impeach
"We wish this day had never come," senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal told reporters. He said the step has been taken "with a heavy heart" to protect the independence of the judiciary. "The majesty of the law is more important than the majesty of any office."
"We are very much sure that the chairman will take action. We expect positive action from the chairman."
The impeachment move was condemned by the BJP with
"To use the power as intimidatory tactics when neither you have a case of 'proven misconduct' or the numbers on your side, is a serious threat to judicial independence." he said in a hard-hitting Facebook post

Amid reports there were differences in the Congress over the impeachment move, former prime minister Manmohan Singh did not sign the motion. Asked about this, Sibal said, "We did not want to involve Dr Singh, he being a former PM."