Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar stated India has robust judicial system and the nation does not require guidance from external entities on the rule of law. His remarks came following comments from the US, Germany, and the United Nations regarding the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a liquor policy case.After recent developments, India has expressed disapproval towards remarks made by the US and Germany concerning Kejriwals arrest. Diplomatic tensions rose as these nations commented on the need for a fair legal process for the Delhi Chief Minister.Heres the video:#WATCH | Delhi: At the American Bar Association (ABA) India Conference 2024, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar says, ...Someone from a sovereign platform, ignorant of the ground reality in this country, is trying to teach a lesson to us that CAA is discriminatory. Let us enlighten… pic.twitter.com/jwTyninm9Q— ANI (@ANI) March 28, 2024Indias judicial autonomySpeaking at the 70th Founders Day celebrations of the Indian Institute of Public Administration, Dhankhar underlined the modern norm of equality before the law in India. He criticized the tendency of certain individuals and groups to resist legal accountability, emphasizing the independence and integrity of Indias judiciary.Corruption: No longer a shieldDhankhar highlighted the diminishing dimension of corruption, emphasizing that corrupt practices no longer lead to opportunity or immunity but rather to imprisonment. He criticized arguments favoring leniency towards the corrupt and stressed the importance of upholding the rule of law consistently.UNs reaction on Kejriwals arrest Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case, which sparked international attention. The UN expressed hope for the protection of political and civil rights in India, particularly during the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.This is what the @UN_Spokesperson responded to my question on @ArvindKejriwals arrest, freezing of the @INCIndia bank account, and rights groups concerns about the crackdown on opposition. Watch the video- pic.twitter.com/acyLbRxPMu— Mushfiqul Fazal (Ansarey) (@MushfiqulFazal) March 28, 2024The remarks from Vice President Dhankhar underline Indias commitment to its legal system and sovereignty, reaffirming the nations stance on the rule of law amidst international scrutiny.
