Dhankhar Says Guvs Often Treated Like Easy Punching Bags in States

VICE-PRESIDENT Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday expressed concern over the allegations being levelled against constitutional post holders, particularly governors, in states governed by opposition parties, saying that the governors are often treated like "easy punching bags".

- RAJESH KUMAR THAKUR @New Delhi

He also lamented the growing trend of dragging high constitutional positions such as the President and Vice-President into political controversies. Speaking at the 'Sneh Milan Samaroh' organised in Jaipur, Dhankhar remarked, "When the Governor is in the state, they are often treated like an easy punching bag. If the state government and the Central government are ruled by different political parties, it becomes very easy to make allegations."

The V-P noted that this trend has evolved over time: "Now even the Vice-President and the President are being dragged into this domain."