BCI chairman Manan Mishra refuses to resign amid calls from senior advocate
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Manan Mishra said he will not step down as Bar Council of India chief after senior advocate YR Sadasiva Reddy and the chief justice demanded his resignation.
- Mishra asserted he was elected, not a nominated member, and thus accountable to council members.
- He claimed support from more than two‑thirds of BCI members and will stay until lawyers want otherwise.
- Reddy accused Mishra of dictatorial conduct and called for his removal.
“Lawyers can't be cockroaches”
Covered by 5 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 60% center, 40% right.
How each side framed it
Center: Emphasised Mishra’s elected status, claimed the resignation demand was a political stunt, and highlighted his majority support among council members. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
'Lawyers can't be cockroaches': Manan Mishra says he won't quit, fumes at CJP's resignation call
Right-leaning: Focused on accusations of dictatorial behavior, framed Mishra’s refusal as defiant, and portrayed the clash as a power struggle. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
'Acting Like A Dictator': Sadasiva Reddy Targets BCI Chairman Again, Manan Mishra Comes Back With 'Fight Like A Man' Challenge
Left-leaning outlets have under-covered this story. Of 5 outlets, only 0 are on the left of the spectrum.
Timeline
First reported by Hindustan Times on ; 5 articles from 5 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Center (3): Hindustan Times, Mint, DNA India
- Right-leaning (2): Times Now, India Today
Sources
- 'Lawyers can't be cockroaches': Manan Mishra says he won't quit, fumes at CJP's resignation call — Hindustan Times (center) ·
- 'Manan Mishra will remain president as long as...': BCI chief hits back at critics, refuses to resign — Mint (center) ·
- Bar Council chairman Manan Mishra rejects allegations against him: 'It's all a political stunt' — DNA India (center) ·
- 'Acting Like A Dictator': Sadasiva Reddy Targets BCI Chairman Again, Manan Mishra Comes Back With 'Fight Like A Man' Challenge — Times Now (right-leaning) ·
- I was elected, not nominated: Bar Council chief hits back after resignation demand — India Today (right-leaning) ·