Institutions Must Work In Harmony, Respect Constitutional Limits: VP Jagdeep Dhankhar
Last Updated:May 01, 2025, 15:25 IST Expressing concern over the increasing friction between institutions, Dhankhar said all constitutional bodies must perform their roles with due responsibility and mutual respect. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar weighs in on Executive vs Judiciary debate (PTI File Image) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has once again weighed in on the delicate balance between the executive and the judiciary, underlining the need for mutual respect and harmony among constitutional institutions. Speaking during his visit to Uttar Pradesh, Dhankhar stressed the dignity of constitutional positions, stating, “Our Constitution places two positions as supreme — the President and the Governor. These offices are meant to preserve, protect, and uphold the Constitution. Making remarks about such dignified posts, in my view, calls for deep reflection.” The Vice President was in Lucknow to attend the launch of a biography on Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, titled ‘Chunautiyan Mujhe Pasand Hain’ (I Like Challenges). The event, held at AKTU in Jankipuram, was attended by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy Chief Ministers Brajesh Pathak and Keshav Prasad Maurya, …
