No room for debate between regionalism & nationalism In India: VP

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Friday that in recent years access to the judiciary has been "weaponised" in a way that is not happening in any other country. Expressing deep concern over attempts to influence the electoral process within the country, the Vice President said, "In the country with the oldest democracy, the strongest democracy, the most progressive democracy, and the most vibrant democracy—and constitutionally the only country in the world with a democratic system at every level, be it village, city, state, or nation—there is an attempt to influence our electoral process in a manner it should not be influenced." He further stated, "The forces challenging the nation, trying to create a clash between nationalism and regionalism, must receive a strong response. They want to shake our cultural heritage." The Vice President said, "These forces [divisive forces] work in different ways. They have adopted new paths, and on many issues, you will see they turn to the judiciary."

राष्ट्र विरोधी ताकतों की शैली घिनौने तरीके से विभाजन पैदा करना है-जाती और क्षेत्रीयता के आधार पर।

मुझे समझ नहीं आता कि इस देश में Regionalism vs Nationalism की चर्चा कैसे हो सकती है ?

हाल के वर्षों में, इन ताकतों ने नए-नए रास्ते अपनाए हैं, धन का उपयोग कर राष्ट्र विरोधी भावना… pic.twitter.com/WCE8hzHyXp

— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) February 7, 2025

He was speaking at the inauguration of the third edition of the Karnataka Vaibhava Literature and Cultural Festival held in Ranebennur, Haveri district. He said,India is reckoned as a global favourite destination of investment and opportunity. Dhankhar said,Karnataka is the cradle of civilization and a thriving epicentre of art, literature, and philosophy. It stands as a testament to India's rich cultural and intellectual tapestry.