Vice-President Urges Accountability Amid Parliamentary Disruptions

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized the need for lawmakers' accountability amid Parliament's poor productivity due to disruptions. He stressed that successful democracy requires responsible dialogue. Addressing awardees of Chaudhary Charan Singh Awards - 2024, he highlighted agriculture's crucial role in rural development and urged prioritizing the farming sector for economic progress.

In light of Parliament's decreased productivity stemming from frequent disruptions, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has advocated for holding lawmakers accountable, stating that citizens will compel them to consider their purpose in Parliament.

Vice-President Dhankhar, serving as the Rajya Sabha's ex-officio chairman, underscored the necessity of intertwined expression and dialogue in a thriving democracy, calling for responsible engagement from both sides.

Speaking at the Chaudhary Charan Singh Awards - 2024 ceremony, Dhankhar emphasized agriculture's pivotal role in rural development and proposed that prioritizing the farming sector is essential for driving economic progress, as India aims to become a developed nation by 2047.

(With inputs from agencies.)