Ranjan Gogoi: Let me take oath, then I will speak, why I am going to Rajya Sabha

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday nominated former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi to the Rajya Sabha. Since then, there has been uproar in the political corridor. During a conversation with reporters, former CJI Ranjan Gogoi's has given a statement with regards to his nomination. 

He said,"I'll go to Delhi probably tomorrow. Let me first take the oath then I will speak in detail to the media that why I accepted this and why I am going to Rajya Sabha.

CJI Ranjan Gogoi retired from the post of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court on 17 November 2019. Before his retirement, a bench headed by him ruled in the Ayodhya case and some other important matters.

Former Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi: I'll go to Delhi probably tomorrow. Let me first take the oath then I will speak in detail to the media that why I accepted this and why I am going to Rajya Sabha. (file pic)

He has been nominated to Rajya Sabha by President Kovind. pic.twitter.com/aqRxtDtykl

— ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2020