PTI

New Delhi, Nov 18: Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishanan said aggressive politics on divisive issues is the biggest threat to the Constitution of the country.

He also expressed concern over degradation of moral values in judiciary.

"Aggressive brand of politics is threatening our constitution, and the principles that our constitution stands for. There has been several instances of senseless violence in recent times to polarise the nation on the flimsiest of reasons," he said addressing a conference on National Value Crisis and Redressal.

In a pluralistic society, there is bound to be differences, but with maturity of democracy these differences should be resolved amicably, Balakrishnan said.

Turning to the issue of judiciary, he said it "is a watchdog of society".

"There have been allegations against higher judiciary in recent days. It has raised question on who would watch the watchdog," he said adding, "our national values are deeply eroding at this time".