NewDelhi: The Vice President has unleashed a powerful verbal attack on the opposition’s latest move for his removal, tearing them apart and likening their notice to a “rusty knife.” Speaking to a congregation of women journalists in Parliament, Dhankhar, who is also the Rajya Sabha Chairman, made reference to former Prime Minister Chandrashekhar’s great foresight, quote, “One shouldn’t use a vegetable knife for bypass surgery.”.
The removal notice, which was arranged by the Opposition INDIA alliance on December 10 to the Rajya Sabha Secretary-General, was subsequently turned down by Deputy Chairman Harivansh. Dhankhar articulated his disbelief at the notice’s content, especially questioning the journalists present: “Had you read it thoroughly, you wouldn’t have slept for days.”
Speaking about the outcome of such positions, the Vice President reiterated that these roles should be looked at with dignity, merit, and the love of the Constitution. He drew attention to what he believed were conspiracy methods used to discredit the national interests, insinuating that particular groups were on a mission to harm the welfare of the country.
Dhankhar, however, highlighted the timing of the motion particularly, observing its importance since India has its first tribal woman president. He was worried that this action was aimed at not only fading his position but also the constitutional institutions as a whole.
In connection with the debate in Parliament, the vice president bemoaned that the two houses of Parliament were in the news for the wrong reasons. He insisted on the frontline army of media accountability, which is the primary channel for communication with the general public.
The Vice President tenaciously held on to the point that the triumph of democracy falls in two chief aspects: communication and dialogue. He denied any thought of scores being set but only drama, which is needed for fulfilment of the parliamentary process.
This news comes as both the government and the opposition parties are facing increasing tensions, which in turn points to the fact that Indian parliamentary politics is becoming even more contentious.