No other constitution’s preamble has undergone change except India: V-P Dhankhar
Dhankhar criticised the Indira Gandhi-led Congress government for changing the Preamble of the Indian Constitution during the Emergency in 1976.
Dhankhar criticised the Indira Gandhi-led Congress government for changing the Preamble of the Indian Constitution during the Emergency in 1976.
The Vice president said, “50 years ago, this day, the oldest, the largest and now the most vibrant democracy went through difficult air pocket, unexpected hazard in the shape of headwinds, nothing short of earthquake to destroy democracy. It was an imposition of emergency. The night was dark, the cabinet was sidelined."
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday said the now-abrogated Article 370 of the Constitution “bled India and the state of Jammu and Kashmir” for too long.
Condemning the Emergency imposed during the Indira Gandhi-led Congress government in 1975, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Saturday that it was a time when all fundamental essence of democracy capsized.
“This morning, I was reminded of something very critical for the country—not for oneself, but for the system. What the present Chief Justice said is important: we must believe in protocol,” said Dhankhar.
Addressing the students at the 22nd Convocation Ceremony of Rajiv Gandhi University at Rono Hills, Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh, he said, "Corruption was a big drain on young minds. Favouritism, corruption, nepotism—these were killing your talent."
Expressing anguish over the disruptions in the House of Elders, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar Friday said Rule 267 is being weaponised as a mechanism of disruption.
Addressing Rajya Sabha on the third day of the winter session of Parliament, Dhankhar stressed the importance of adhering to the traditions of the House.
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar said here on Sunday that the health of an individual was directly related to his or her productivity as it impacts the overall health of the society.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday inaugurated 'Namo Ghat', the world's largest and most beautiful ghat.