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Vice President Dhankhar Reaffirms Parliamentary Supremacy at Constitution Anniversary Event

Speaking at Delhi University, Dhankhar emphasized that Parliament is the ultimate authority under the Constitution, with power rooted in the people and exercised through elected representatives.

VP Jagdeep Dhankhar (Photo: ANI)
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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.