Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar at Network18’s Rising India 2023 Summit. Pic/News18
It’s unlucky and a matter of concern {that a} legally sanctified campaign in opposition to corruption is sought to be combatted by a partisan stance and particular person considerations, he mentioned, in a comment seemingly geared toward these questioning the actions of central investigating businesses
An ecosystem by means of an orchestrated narrative is attempting to damage India, mentioned Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday at Network18’s Rising India 2023 Summit. Attacking India’s legitimacy as a nation-state, its constitutional establishments, together with the Parliament, is changing into a favorite pastime for some, he added.
“This ecosystem to combat India’s growth trajectory must not be allowed to go unnoticed. And that can only happen when we react,” mentioned Dhankhar.
In a press release apparently aimed in the direction of Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, the Vice President additionally condemned those that go to international international locations and use platforms there to assault India.
At a time when there’s a notion shared by a few of a brewing confrontation between the central authorities and the judiciary, Dhankhar mentioned, “We are proud of our Supreme Court. Where on the planet will you get a Supreme Court that will act with lightning speed and grant relief when someone is accused of defamation…Where will you get a Supreme Court that will sit overtime?”
It’s unlucky and a matter of concern {that a} legally sanctified campaign in opposition to corruption is sought to be combatted by a partisan stance and particular person considerations, he mentioned, in a comment seemingly geared toward these questioning the actions of central investigating businesses. How can problems with corruption be seen from a political prism, he requested?
“No one in a democracy can claim to be above the law,” mentioned Dhankhar. Accountability to the legislation is just not non-compulsory in a democracy, however is an inalienable aspect of it, he added.
Issues together with these arising out of authorized verdicts have to be systemically addressed, he mentioned. “There is a mechanism to address all issues under the Constitution. There is a hierarchical mechanism. If there is a verdict of the court one way or the other, it is not optional for the government or the concerned person to obey it or not to obey it. There is only one option: obey it or take recourse in lawful remedies,” Dhankhar mentioned.
He additionally referred to as upon the media to take a look at South Asia Studies in Ivy League establishments. “This is being funded by our billionaires. Even the government in 2008 funded it. And the same is also being done by our northern neighbour. But look at their activities with respect to our nation and with respect to that nation. It’s a cause for concern and worry. Should we be funding those whose only agenda is to thoughtlessly in a designed manner run down this nation?” he mentioned.
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