'India Doesn't Need Lessons On Rule of Law': Vice President Dhankhar To US, Germany After Kejriwal Arrest Remarks

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, in response to recent comments by Germany and the US regarding the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, asserted on Friday (29 March) that India has a robust judicial system and does not require lessons on the rule of law from any country.

Addressing the 70th Founders’ Day celebrations of the Indian Institute of Public Administration in New Delhi, Dhankhar remarked, “Recently, people are telling us about the rule of law. One country in Europe, a developed democracy, they need to think within. They need to attend to their own affairs,” reported Indian Express.

"India is a democracy with a robust judicial system. This can't be compromised by any individual or any group. India does not need lessons from anyone on rule of law," Dhankhar said.

His remarks came after Sebastian Fischer, spokesperson for Germany’s foreign office, and the US State Department spokesperson expressed expectations for fair and transparent legal processes regarding Kejriwal’s arrest.

It's important to note that in response to the comments by Germany and the US, the Ministry of External Affairs had issued a statement urging other countries to refrain from interfering in India’s internal matters.

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Dhankhar also mentioned about India’s democratic values and the integrity of its judicial system, stating, “Equality before law is a new norm in India today and the law is holding those accountable who thought themselves as beyond law.”

He criticized opposition protests following Kejriwal’s arrest, asserting that India’s rise is met with challenges both domestically and externally.

“There are challenges, and challenges mostly come from within, supported from outside,” he said.

Highlighting the strength of India’s judicial system, Dhankhar emphasized that corruption is no longer tolerated and that the system ensures accountability.

Additionally, Dhankhar advocated for India’s representation in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), citing India's unique position as the world's largest constitutional democracy.

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