Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar.
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The Congress on Monday hit back at Jagdeep Dhankhar over his remarks that folks should go away their “political spectacle” behind whereas embarking on a international go to, saying the Rajya Sabha Chairman should be neutral and not always praise the federal government.
Speaking at a World Homeopathy Day operate right here, Mr. Dhankhar mentioned as India lays the inspiration for the centenary of its independence in 2047, each try that seeks to assault the nation’s dignity should be blunted.
He mentioned individuals should go away their “political spectacle” behind whereas embarking on a international go to, in an obvious reference to a row over Congress chief Rahul Gandhi’s remarks made throughout a latest go to to the United Kingdom.
Responding to Vice President Dhankhar’s tweet advising that folks should go away their “political spectacle” behind whereas embarking on a international go to, Congress basic secretary Jairam Ramesh mentioned in a tweet in Hindi, “First you give this advice to those who started this practice in 2015. Then give a sermon (to others).”
“Second thing, Mr. Chairman should be impartial, and should not always praise the government,” Mr. Ramesh mentioned.
In his remarks on Monday, Mr. Dhankhar mentioned, “Have you ever noticed a foreign dignitary or foreign national on a visit to this great democracy decrying or criticising his nation? The answer is an obvious no. Why cannot we take pride in our scientists, health warriors and compliment our innovation?”
“Whenever we travel out of the country, we should leave our political spectacle behind. This will be beneficial for the country as well as the individual,” he added.
