Overview
- Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar highlighted the supremacy of Parliament, asserting that no authority exists above it under the Constitution.
- Dhankhar reiterated that the Constitution’s essence lies in the Preamble, which declares the people of India as the supreme power in democracy.
- He emphasized that elected representatives are the custodians of the Constitution and are held accountable to the people through elections.
- The Vice President stressed the importance of unmanipulated public discourse, warning against the influence of money, muscle power, and foreign interests on democratic dialogue.
- Calling on India’s youth, Dhankhar urged them to rise above partisanship, focus on national interests, and contribute to the nation’s development as a global power.