New Delhi: The Vice-President, Jagdeep Dhankhar, on Tuesday urged citizens to prioritize the nation's interests above all, taking guidance from the eternal teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. Underscoring the timeless wisdom of Gita as a guiding light amidst uncertainty, Dhankhar emphasized that Gita illuminates the path of sublimity, spirituality, religiosity, commitment to duty, and distancing oneself from self.

Addressing the gathering at the release of Dr. Subhash Kashyap’s commentary on the Bhagavad Gita at Parliament House, Dhankhar drew attention to the 22 miniatures or mini paintings in the original copy of the constitution, drawing inspiration from Gita. With a focus on Part 4's Directive Principles of State Policy, he drew a profound comparison to the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, where Lord Krishna imparts wisdom to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.

Highlighting the vast experience of Dr. Kashyap in Indian Parliamentary Democracy, Dhankhar stated that Dr. Kashyap has witnessed the plight of coalition, the relief from which came in 2014. He further added that with the end of coalition government, the nation conferred upon Dr. Subhash Kashyap the well-earned Padma Bhushan.

Admiring Dr. Kashyap’s constitutional morality, propriety, and high ethical values, Dhankhar stated that he never looked at issues from a political prism, instead holding his views with conviction and uprightness.

Reflecting upon the time when world bodies like IMF and World Bank used to dictate to India regarding conducting national affairs, Dhankhar drew attention to the shifting global economic landscape where India has become the 5th largest global economy, surpassing economies like France, the UK, Canada, and Brazil.

Highlighting the transformative shift occurring in Kashmir's tourism landscape, Dhankhar further reflected on the remarkable influx of tourists in the scenic valley of Kashmir, marking a significant departure from past trends. /BI