BJP says Parliament governs India, criticizes opposition over protest comments

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India's ruling BJP has criticized opposition parties and the Chief Justice of India for comments made regarding public protests. Party spokesperson Ravi Shankar Prasad stated that the country is governed by its Parliament, not by street demonstrations. This statement was made in response to remarks made by the Chief Justice of India during recent protests. The BJP emphasized the supremacy of parliamentary democracy as the core of India's governance system.

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