Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized the need for India to expand its presence in international commercial arbitration, stating that reliance solely on retired judges is insufficient. While acknowledging their expertise, he stressed the importance of including subject-matter specialists to strengthen the arbitration process. He also criticized excessive Article 136 interventions by the Supreme Court, arguing that what was meant to be a limited review mechanism is now disrupting the arbitral system.
Today, On 12th December, Trinamool MP Sagarika Ghose filed a privilege motion against Minister Kiren Rijiju for insulting opposition members by calling them “unworthy.” This sparked outrage among opposition leaders, with 60 MPs from the INDIA bloc supporting the motion. Ghose emphasized the need for accountability and demanded Rijiju’s apology.
Vice President Dhankhar condemned Rahul Gandhi’s reservations remarks, emphasizing their importance and non-detrimental nature. He criticized past Congress governments’ handling of the Mandal Commission Report, stressing the need for constitutional awareness and respect. Dhankhar urged youth to counter anti-reservation attitudes and emphasized their crucial role in supporting marginalized communities.
