New Delhi: Countering latest feedback by the US, Germany and the UN on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has affirmed India’s stance as a sovereign nation with a sturdy judicial system. Addressing attendees on the seventieth Founders’ Day celebrations of the Indian Institute of Public Administration in New Delhi, VP Dhankhar emphasised that India doesn’t require classes from any nation on the rule of regulation. “Recently, people are telling us about the rule of law. One country in Europe, a developed democracy, they need to think within. They need to attend to their own affairs,” said Dhankhar, asserting India’s functionality to handle its inside issues independently.
“Equality before the law is a ‘new norm’ in India today and the law is holding those accountable who thought themselves as beyond law,” he stated. “But what do we see? The moment law takes its course, they take to the streets, high decibel debates, camouflaging the culpability of the worst nature by human rights. This is happening under our nose,” he added.
Challenges To The Rule Of Law
Dhankhar highlighted the challenges confronted by Indian democracy, noting that some people resort to road protests and high-decibel debates when confronted with authorized proceedings. He condemned makes an attempt to evade accountability by masking wrongdoing underneath the guise of human rights advocacy.
Strengthening Judicial System
The Vice President praised India’s judicial system as sturdy, pro-people, and unbiased, urging deeper reflection on the tendency to bypass the rule of regulation. He emphasised that corruption not gives immunity, stating unequivocally that “corruption is not a passage to opportunity, employment, or a contract anymore. It is a passage to jail.”
Defending Institutions
Expressing concern over makes an attempt to undermine Indian establishments, Dhankhar questioned the legitimacy of unregistered political entities and known as for accountability and transparency in political engagement.
India’s Global Standing
Asserting India’s rightful place on the worldwide stage, Dhankhar highlighted the nation’s contributions to international governance and advocated for India’s inclusion within the United Nations Security Council. He argued that India’s constitutionally structured democracy uniquely qualifies it to signify the pursuits of various nations.
In addition to his remarks, Vice President Dhankhar inaugurated the renovated premises of the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) and unveiled a number of publications. The occasion was attended by dignitaries together with Surendra Nath Tripathi, DG, IIPA, and Amitabh Ranjan, Registrar, IIPA.
