Farmers’ Protest and Justice JS Verma Case: When Jagdeep Dhankhar Crossed the ‘Lakshman Rekha’
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The resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar as Vice President of India has sparked a debate about the limits of the Vice President’s role as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Critics argue that Dhankhar overstepped his constitutional mandate by favoring the ruling party and neglecting his duty to maintain the dignity and decorum of the House.
Allegations of Partisan Behavior
Dhankhar’s actions have been criticised for being biased towards the ruling party, with many questioning his impartiality as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. His handling of the farmers’ protest and the Justice JS Verma case has been particularly contentious.
Farmers’ Protest
The farmers’ protest against the three farm laws was a significant issue during Dhankhar’s tenure as Vice President. Critics argue that he failed to provide adequate support to the protesting farmers and instead allowed the ruling party to dictate the proceedings.
Justice JS Verma Case
The Justice JS Verma Committee was formed to recommend amendments to the Criminal Law following the Nirbhaya case. Dhankhar’s comments on the committee’s report have been criticised for being inappropriate and overstepping his constitutional role.
Crossing the ‘Lakshman Rekha’
The ‘Lakshman Rekha’ refers to the limits of the Vice President’s role as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Critics argue that Dhankhar crossed this line by taking partisan stances and neglecting his duty to maintain the dignity and decorum of the House.
Implications
Dhankhar’s resignation has sparked a debate about the role of the Vice President and the need for impartiality in the office. The new Vice President will need to navigate these challenges and ensure that the office is seen as independent and impartial.
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