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VP should focus on his role as RS chief


Vice President Dhankar should focus on his traditional role, primarily as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, where past vice presidents have been rarely seen or heard outside of this capacity. 

Sticking to this role would be appreciated by the country. However, Dhankar has often lectured members on their speeches, even when they adhere to parliamentary norms. 

As an advocate, he expresses opinions on a range of topics, from legal matters to the economy, often aligning with the BJP and RSS. 

He frequently praises Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and economic policies. The Vice President, however, is expected to remain impartial and avoid political affiliations, a standard Dhankar should uphold.


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Why the special treatment for Velingkar?

Ronnie Dsouza, Chandor
Published Oct 12, 2024, 1:03 AM IST
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Finally, Subhash Velingkar showed up at the police station, but the police seem powerless to arrest him and put him behind bars. Laws are supposed to be equal for all Indian citizens, yet those who incite religious hatred in Goa seem to receive special treatment, while innocent people who protest are labelled troublemakers. Velingkar’s behaviour clearly shows how much the police department and the CM have supported him from the start.   He hasn’t even apologised to…

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