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Vice President Dhankhar Urges Institutional Boundaries, Criticizes Judicial Overreach

At a book launch in Lucknow, Dhankhar emphasized constitutional roles, critiqued Supreme Court interventions, and called for unity to address internal and external challenges.

Dhankhar had earlier publicly criticised the Supreme Court’s intervention on the Waqf Amendment Act. (ANI file photo)
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Overview

  • Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar reiterated the need for constitutional institutions to respect their defined roles to ensure mutual respect and democratic integrity.
  • He criticized the Supreme Court's intervention in the Waqf Amendment Act and other recent judgments, warning against judicial overreach into legislative and executive domains.
  • Dhankhar emphasized the importance of dialogue, debate, and coordination among branches of government, as enshrined in the Constitution.
  • Referencing the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack, he called for a nation-first approach, stressing unity in the face of external threats and internal governance challenges.
  • Recalling the 1975 Emergency, he highlighted its lingering lessons on the dangers of institutional overreach and the need to safeguard democratic processes.