Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Launches Book on Parliament's Powers and Privileges
| Summary/Static | Details |
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| Why in the news? | Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar released Dr. K.S. Chauhan's book on Parliament's powers, functions, and privileges. |
| Vice President's Address | - Praised Dr. Chauhan's dedication to parliamentary law. - Emphasized Parliament's role as the cornerstone of democracy and its accountability function. - Stressed the need for a functional Parliament to uphold public trust and democratic values. |
| Book Title | "Parliament: Powers, Functions & Privileges; A Comparative Constitutional Perspective" |
| Main Book Themes | - Role of Parliament in ensuring government accountability. - Importance of parliamentary privileges and their responsible use. - Significance of dialogue, debate, and deliberation in democratic processes. |
| Remarks from Dignitaries | - P.C. Mody (Rajya Sabha Secretary General) and the Attorney General of India praised Dr. Chauhan's work. - Described the book as a valuable resource for policymakers, law students, and parliamentarians. |
| Vice President's Reflections | - Highlighted his long association with Dr. Chauhan. - Commended Dr. Chauhan's years of dedication to studying Parliament's workings. - Described the book as an essential guide to understanding Parliament's complexities. |