The post, dated Oct. 19, 2026, portrayed Albanian crowds as enraged, citing alleged corruption by Albania's prime minister and a burning of the Supreme Court—an event Raut said should serve as a cautionary tale for India.
BJP’s fire‑brand response came in the form of CR Kesavan’s blunt condemnation, calling Raut a modern‑day Mir Jafar and accusing him of “treacherous language against India’s constitutional institutions.” Senior BJP leader Kirit Somaiya echoed the demand for an apology, insisting the MP had “insulted the President, Election Commission, and Chief Justice” and now wanted the Supreme Court burned.
Raut, for his part, clarified his remarks, insisting he “has faith in the Supreme Court” and that his tweet was not meant to threaten India’s judiciary. He added that the Supreme Court alone could “save the nation” if chaos spreads.
Congress offered a different angle, with Udit Raj defending Raut’s comments and tying the controversy to broader questions about bail decisions and judicial impartiality.
A contempt petition is now underway in the Supreme Court, and Raut is slated to appear before the bench next month to answer the charges.