Politics

Sardar Patel handled the integration of all states except Jammu and Kashmir

Speaking on the occasion of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said that successful integrations of all states was a great feat achieved by Sardar Patel. All states’ integration was assigned to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel except Jammu and Kashmir, and we know the problem we faced.

Noting that Dr. B R Ambedkar, Chairman of the Drafting Committee had declined to draft Art. 370, VP expressed happiness that itis no more in our constitution. Mentioning that Article 35-A deprived people of J&K benefits of their Fundamental Rights, he said that people for the first time have come to be exposed to democratic Indian governance and its benefits.

In his address, the Vice-President today described the Parliament as a "Solemn House meant for dialogue, debate, deliberation, and discussion" and underscored the need for the sensitization of young minds to shape narratives that will effectively counter the nefarious narratives of disturbance and disruption within the hallowed halls of the house. Referring to recent attempts from some quarters for capitalisation on public ignorance, he described it as the “utmost threat to our society” and urged for the immediate neutralization of this perilous trend.

Commending India's recent ascent to the fifth position in the global economy, with the goal of reaching third place by 2030, Shri Dhankhar underscored the need for "Economic Nationalism." He echoed the Prime Minister's call to be 'Vocal for Local,' underscoring that import of basic everyday-use items such as kites, diyas, candles, and more results in substantial trade deficits by the unnecessary drain of precious foreign exchange and also deprives our own people from engaging in entrepreneurship.

 

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