Vice President Dhankhar stressed on accountability of MPs

After tremendous uproar and sloganeering in Parliament during the winter session, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has made strong remarks regarding the responsibilities of MPs. He said that MPs will have to fix their accountability and the thinking of considering chaos as order in Parliament will have to be changed.

Vice President’s comment on accountability of MPs

Addressing the winners of the Chaudhary Charan Singh Award-2024, the Vice President stressed the importance of dialogue and debate in a democracy.

• He said that “the way the Parliament proceedings are going on, people have accepted chaos as order.”
• The Vice President appealed to the MPs to maintain the dignity of Parliament.
• He also warned that if the MPs did not play their role then the public would force them to think why they were sent to Parliament.

Deadlock in Parliament: Situation of winter session

Work in Parliament almost came to a standstill during the winter session.

1. Initial hurdles: Heated debate between the party and the opposition on issues related to Adani Group.
2. Allegations and counter-allegations: The party and the opposition kept accusing each other on various issues.
3. No-confidence motion: Congress MPs tried to bring a no-confidence motion against Vice President Dhankhar.

Vice President’s focus on agriculture sector

As Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Vice President Dhankhar stressed the need for the development of agriculture.

• Agricultural situation:
  • He said that the backbone of the rural economy is agriculture.
  • Unless agriculture is developed, a developed nation cannot be imagined.
• Status of farmers:
  • India has the world’s largest agricultural market and produce, yet farmers are economically weak.
  • By giving priority to the agriculture sector, it can be made an engine of economic development.

Target of developed India by 2047

The Vice President said that the Central Government is striving to make India a developed nation by 2047.

• Economic Challenges:
  • The country’s per capita income will have to be increased eight times from the current level.
  • This is a difficult goal, but it can be achieved with collective effort.
• Role of Government:
  • He appreciated the policies and efforts of the Central Government.

Vice President’s message: Emphasis on accountability and development

Vice President Dhankhar appealed to the MPs to maintain the dignity of Parliament and strengthen democracy. He also made it clear that the country’s progress is not possible without agriculture and rural development.

“If we all work hard together, the dream of making India a developed nation by 2047 can be realized.”