Opposition-Government Standoff Disrupts Parliament Proceedings, Says Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
During the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament, the standoff between the Opposition and the government over the Manipur issue has resulted in the disruption of proceedings for the first two days. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who is also the Chairman of Rajya Sabha, expressed his concern over the weaponization of disturbance and disruption as strategic means to taint the temples of democracy. He emphasized that democracy is about dialogue, discussion, deliberation, and debate, not disturbance and disruption.
Disturbance and Disruption as Strategic Means
Vice President Dhankhar, speaking at the centenary year convocation of Jamia Millia Islamia, stated that the disturbance and disruption being witnessed in Parliament are antithetical to the essence of democratic values. He expressed his anguish over the fact that disruption and disturbance are being used as weapons to tarnish the image of democratic institutions. Dhankhar highlighted that the Parliament should be functional 24×7 to secure justice for the people, and disruption should not lead to the cancellation of Question Hour, as it is an essential mechanism for generating accountability and transparency in governance.
Disagreement and Dissent in Democracy
Vice President Dhankhar acknowledged that disagreement and dissent are natural parts of the democratic process. However, he cautioned against turning disagreement into hostility, as it is detrimental to democracy. He urged for dialogue and discussion as the way forward, emphasizing that opposition should not turn into revenge. Dhankhar also emphasized the need to counter anti-India narratives being propagated in foreign universities and cautioned against allowing misinformation to be freely traded.
Stakeholders of Corruption and Street Demonstrations
Dhankhar criticized the stakeholders of corruption who have formed a group to find cover and escape. He condemned street demonstrations that challenge the rule of law, stating that they are not indicative of good governance and democracy. Dhankhar highlighted the importance of intellectual leadership in educational institutions like Jamia Millia Islamia, stating that they will play a significant role in the Amrit Kaal and reduce inequality between the western world and the global south.
Plans to Strengthen ‘Brand Jamia’
JMI Vice Chancellor Najma Akhtar shared her plans to strengthen the ‘Brand Jamia’ and explore the possibility of opening overseas campuses in the Middle-East and other countries. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan congratulated the students and emphasized the role of educational institutions in providing intellectual leadership in line with the National Education Policy.
Summary:
- The standoff over the Manipur issue has disrupted the monsoon session of Parliament for the first two days.
- Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed concern over the weaponization of disturbance and disruption to tarnish democratic institutions.
- Dhankhar emphasized that disruption should not lead to the cancellation of Question Hour, an essential mechanism for accountability and transparency in governance.
- He cautioned against turning disagreement into hostility and urged for dialogue and discussion as the way forward.
- Dhankhar criticized stakeholders of corruption and condemned street demonstrations challenging the rule of law.
- Jamia Millia Islamia plans to strengthen its brand and explore the possibility of opening overseas campuses.
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