Democratic polity witnessing a new low: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
5 months, 1 week ago

Democratic polity witnessing a new low: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Expressing unhappiness over the disruptions in legislative proceedings, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Thursday that democratic polity was witnessing a new low and that all was not well with the functioning of parliament and state legislatures. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar was speaking on the subject of ‘Enhancement of Democratic Values and Ethics’ in a joint address organised as part of the year-long celebration of the Maharashtra legislative council’s centenary year. Dhankar was speaking on the subject of ‘Enhancement of Democratic Values and Ethics’ in a joint address organised as part of the year-long celebration of the Maharashtra legislative council’s centenary year. Morality and ethics have to perform cent percent.” The vice president also raised concerns about the weaponising of politics by stalling the functioning of parliament, which he said has serious consequences for polity.

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