“1st time in last 6 decades, a PM has got the 3rd term”

“1st time in last 6 decades, a PM has got the 3rd term”

Dhaka, June 07 - Indian Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has acknowledged the historical significance of the government's third term, unprecedented in last six decades.

Emphasising the rarity of such an accomplishment, he stated “It is for the first time since 1962 that a Prime Minister has got a third term”.

Addressing the participants of the Rajya Sabha Internship Programme at Vice President’s enclave on Friday, Dhankhar urged the interns to harness the power of social media to express their views and remain vigilant against pernicious tendencies in democracy.

Emphasizing the role of constructive debate, dialogue and discussion in the Parliament for positive growth, Dhankhar urged the interns to mobilize public opinion if they see any deviation from these principles, according to Vice President's Secretariat.

He further exhorted that Bharat is not a sleeping giant, instead we are a country on move that is rising every day and every moment. Emphasizing the significance of consulting the Indian Constitution for clarity, Dhankhar advised the interns to text the Indian Constitution whenever in doubt about.

Describing the internship programme as a "Parliamentary Startup" that would provide a new direction and urge to engage with the country's democratic processes, Dhankhar highlighted how citizens can indirectly participate and raise public issues through petitions, without being a member of Parliament.

Among others, senior officials were present on the occasion.-UNB