Amit Shah Dismisses Opposition Criticism, Calls Dhankhars Resignation ‘Self-Explanatory’
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday dismissed opposition questions over the resignation of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, urging them not to create unnecessary controversy around the matter.
Speaking to ANI, Shah said Dhankhar’s resignation letter was “self-explanatory,” as it clearly cited health reasons and carried words of gratitude for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union ministers, and members of Parliament for their support during his tenure.
The Home Minister emphasised that Dhankhar had performed his duties in full accordance with the Constitution and contributed positively during his term as Vice President.
“He did good work according to the constitution. He has resigned due to his personal health problem. One should not try to stretch the issue too much and find something,” he said.
Amit Shah On JPC
Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed confidence of getting the 130th Amendment Bill passed in Parliament and said that many opposition leaders will support the bill on moral grounds. Shah said that the government cannot do anything if the opposition led by Congress chooses not to participate in the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) and added that the government will go ahead with the bill.
“Who is telling them (Opposition) not to be a part of it (JPC)? We are already saying that you should be a part of it. If you do not accept the rules established to govern the parliament and say that our wish should be final, even though we are in the minority, this cannot happen. The government can give them a chance. If they do not accept the chance, then what can we do?” said Shah.
Earlier in July, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar officially resigned from his position, citing health concerns and the need to prioritise medical advice.
The resignation came on the first day of the monsoon session of Parliament.
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