"Parliament: Sole Architect of Constitution, Unamenable to Executive or Judiciary," Asserts Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankar

Vice-President of India, Jagdeep Dhankar, underscored the exclusive authority of Parliament in shaping the Constitution, emphasizing that neither the judiciary nor the executive can interfere in its affairs. Speaking at the Constitution Day celebrations, Dhankar emphasized the importance of preserving Parliament's supremacy and preventing any intrusion from other branches.

"Parliament cannot script a judgment of the Supreme Court, and similarly, the Supreme Court cannot script a law for us," Dhankar explained, highlighting the distinctive roles of each branch.

He emphasized the need for collaborative efforts in governance and suggested a structured interaction between heads of affairs to address issues before they become public. Dhankar expressed his commitment to the independence of the judiciary while advocating for a mechanism that facilitates dialogue among different branches.

"The legislature must be free to enact laws, the executive should be free to implement any law, and the judiciary should be free to interpret laws," Dhankar stated, urging caution about the interpretative power granted to the Supreme Court.

Reflecting on historical events, he criticized the proclamation of Emergency during former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's tenure as a sacrilege to the Constitution. Dhankar praised the current government's decision to abrogate Article 370, asserting that it brought relief to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

"The respect for our passport was never this high as it is now. Affirmative action has ensured that our rise is exponential. It is the duty of every Indian to believe in Bharat," Dhankar remarked, concluding with a call for a strong allegiance to constitutional core values.

Author: Anushka Taraniya

News Writer, MIT ADT University