Ceremonial Overreach

When constitutional dignitaries speak, their words echo beyond mere expressions of personal beliefs; they reflect upon the very institutions they represent.

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Recent remarks by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar criticizing the Supreme Court's powers and judgments highlight precisely why holders of ceremonial offices must uphold extraordinary caution in their public statements.

Dhankhar's assertion that the Supreme Court exercises "absolutely no accountability because the law of the land does not apply to them," accompanied by his labeling of the apex court as a "super parliament," has sparked controversy. Such language is deeply concerning, not only due to its provocative nature but because it comes from an office traditionally regarded as neutral and apolitical. As Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Dhankhar occupies a position that demands absolute neutrality, making his partisan commentary particularly troubling.