Vice-President Dhankhar Faces Criticism Over Partisan Conduct

Deccan Freedom News

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has been at the center of a growing controversy over his openly partisan stance favoring the Modi government. In recent addresses, including one at Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Dhankhar has praised the government’s achievements and painted an overly optimistic picture of India’s progress. Statements like eradicating middlemen, transforming infrastructure, and achieving global accolades have sparked debates about his role as a constitutional authority.

Opposition leaders, particularly Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, accuse Dhankhar of breaching his duty of impartiality as the Rajya Sabha chairperson. Allegations of suppressing opposition voices, expunging records unfavorable to the government, and suspension of dissenting members have tarnished his tenure. Furthermore, his remarks urging citizens to oppose government critics, such as those questioning democratic practices, have added to the friction.

Dhankhar’s persistent advocacy for the government’s policies extends beyond parliamentary settings. His speeches at various public events glorify India’s economic and developmental strides while dismissing criticism as unpatriotic. This conduct has led to the first-ever no-confidence motion against a vice president for lack of impartiality. Critics argue that such actions undermine democratic values, with Dhankhar accused of acting as a cheerleader for the ruling party rather than a neutral constitutional functionary.

While the BJP staunchly supports Dhankhar, the opposition highlights his departure from the traditionally non-partisan role expected of the vice president, raising concerns about the erosion of constitutional dignity and balance.