Democracy Faces New Low, Calls for Political Introspection: VP Dhankhar

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has expressed concerns over the current state of India's democratic polity, which he describes as witnessing a 'new low'. Speaking at the centenary celebrations of the Maharashtra legislative council, he called for introspection among political parties and emphasized the need for debate and dialogue in democracy.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday expressed deep concerns over the current state of India's democratic polity, stating that it is witnessing a 'new low'. He urged all political parties to introspect on this issue.

Speaking at the centenary celebrations of the Maharashtra legislative council, Dhankhar highlighted the importance of debate and dialogue in a thriving democracy. He lamented that such dialogues were currently missing between political parties.

Dhankhar, who also serves as the chairman of the Rajya Sabha, added that disruption and lack of decorum in parliamentary proceedings are detrimental to democracy. He stressed the importance of respecting the presiding officers and being open to different points of view.