Tracing the shift from an era plagued by corrupt brokers, the vice-president emphasised that an ecosystem has been established where power corridors are free from corruption and intermediaries.
Speaking at the convocation of Maharshi Dayanand University in Rohtak, he said that he is pained by attempts to “demean” Constitutional institutions and added people doing so should heed BR Ambedkar, the architect of the Constitution.
As many as 49 more opposition lawmakers were suspended from Lok Sabha on December 19 for unruly behaviour, taking the total number of MPs facing action in both Houses of Parliament to 141 and prompting the INDIA coalition to announce nationwide anti-government protests on December 22.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla adjourned the House till 12 noon on Tuesday after Opposition MPs continued their protest condemning the mass suspension of MPs and demanding an explanation from the Centre regarding the security breach in Parliament.
Congress MP and General Secretary in-charge of Communications Jairam Ramesh has added ‘Suspended MP’ to his X bio and said it was ironic that BJP MP who provided passes to the intruders still continues in the House.