Equality before law is ominous, says Jagdeep Dhankhar

New Delhi:

In an apparent dig at the opposition and dynastic politics, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar today said democratic values ​​bloom when all are equal before the law and there is no patronage, favoritism or nepotism.

Speaking at the NDTV Indian of the Year Awards, Mr. Dhankar said: “Democratic values ​​flourish best when there is equality before the law, transparent and accountable governance, and no space for patronage, favoritism and nepotism. and prosperity. “These three harmful tendencies dominate our work. But that is a thing of the past. “

He asserts that the lineage of privilege has been lost, and those who thought they were more equal than others have come to realize this painfully.

“The lineage of privilege has disappeared. Equality before the law is an ominous sign. Those who think they are immune to the law, above it, different from everyone else, have become aware of their suffering. What else could be better? How much more painful is this?” “For the human soul and the youth of a democracy, that some are greater than others, that they are more privileged? That system is gone.”

“In the process, the morale of young people is improved,” he said.

The remarks are significant at a time when the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and opposition parties are engaged in a heated debate over dynastic politics in the country’s political discourse.