New Delhi: In response to allegations that the NDA government is posing a threat to the Constitution and the independence of the judiciary. Prime Minister Modi On Tuesday he said he has always discharged his constitutional duties within the limits of the executive without attempting to encroach on the domain of other organs of governance.
Speaking at a function, Modi said, “While discharging the duties assigned to me by the Constitution, I have always endeavored to remain within the limits set by the Constitution. I have never attempted to encroach on the territory of others (judiciary and legislature).” Haven’t done it.” By the Supreme Court to celebrate the 75th year of the adoption of the Constitution.
The comment was likely targeted at SCBA president and MP Kapil Sibal, who had said that to protect the values of the Constitution and the centrality of the people in governance, the Supreme Court must remind the government of its duty to maintain the independence of the judiciary. Should be provided. , Modi said, “Some intelligent person raised this issue, so I thought it appropriate to express my views. The gesture is enough for this respected gathering and there is no need for any elaboration.”
People’s trust is paramount for judiciary: CJI Khanna
Modi’s reaction appeared to be an extension of the political battle that had been going on in the public sphere throughout the day. Constitution DayThe government and the opposition are at odds over who is a threat to the law.
Modi began his speech by paying tribute to the victims of the 26/11 terrorist attack in Mumbai and said as the country celebrates Constitution Day and pays tribute to the makers of the Constitution, who have remained the guiding light for his government, “We should not Let us not forget that a heinous terrorist attack took place on this day in 2008. I pay tribute to those innocent people who lost their lives.
Pointing to the then UPA government’s response to 26/11, he said, “I am reiterating the country’s resolve that every terrorist organization that challenges the country’s security will be given a befitting reply.” Was delayed and inadequate. The PM outlined his government’s work in the last 10 years and said, “Our objective is to provide a dignified standard of living to every citizen and achieve social justice.” “The human values of Ram, Sita, Hanuman, Buddha, Mahavir and Nanak, whose images grace the pages of the original Constitution, are at the core of our policies,” he said. Modi said that Constituent Assembly Speaker Rajendra Prasad had said that the country needs such people at the top of governance who do not want anything for themselves but keep the nation as priority. He said that his government works on the mantra of ‘Nation First’.
Speaking at the function, CJI Sanjiv Khanna said that judges walk on the edge of a sword while discharging their duties and strive to strike a balance while deciding issues involving conflict between the rights of the people. He said that along with transparency, efficiency and accountability, people’s trust is also of paramount importance for the judiciary.