Mr Dhankhar emphasised that “equality before law is the new norm” in India.
New Delhi:
Stressing that India is a novel democracy, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has mentioned the nation doesn’t want classes from anybody on the rule of legislation. His feedback got here after Germany, the US and the United Nations made remarks on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The questions posed to representatives of the US and the UN, which triggered the feedback, had been additionally in regards to the freezing of the Congress’ bank accounts.
Speaking at an occasion on Friday, the Vice President mentioned, “India is a democracy with a robust judicial system. This can’t be compromised by any individual or any group. India does not need lessons from anyone on rule of law.”
Mr Dhankhar emphasised that “equality before law is the new norm” in India and people who thought they’re past the legislation are being held accountable.
In a doable reference to the AAP’s deliberate rally in opposition to Mr Kejriwal’s arrest on the Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on Sunday, which shall be attended by a number of leaders from the INDIA alliance, the Vice President mentioned, “But what do we see? The moment the law takes its course, they take to the streets, high-decibel debates, camouflaging culpability of the worst nature by human rights. This is happening under our nose,” he added.
Describing the Indian judicial system as strong, impartial and pro-people, he requested, “What is the justification for a person or an institution or an organisation to take to the streets when the law is set in motion?”
Addressing the 70th Founders’ Day celebrations of the Indian Institute of Public Administration, Mr Dhankhar additionally mentioned individuals partaking within the “transgression of law” at the moment are taking part in the sufferer card.Â
“Corruption is not a passage to opportunity, employment or a contract anymore. It is a passage to jail… Can you go on a high moral ground that the corrupt must not be dealt with because it is a festive season or it is farming season? How can there be any season to save those who are culpable,” the Vice President requested.
After the remarks by representatives of the US and Germany, India had summoned their envoys. It had termed the feedback “unwarranted”, “biased” and “unacceptable”, however has not reacted to the assertion by a spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres thus far.Â
