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The Vice-President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, today inaugurated the conference on ‘Co-operative Federalism and Law Reforms: National and State Perspective’, organised by the Law Commission of India at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
Speaking on the occasion, the Vice-President said that India’s greatest strength lies in its unity in diversity, with the Constitution providing the framework to balance the strength of the Union with the responsibilities and legitimate autonomy of the States. He emphasised that the true strength of Indian federalism lies in respecting diversity while working towards common national objectives.
Highlighting the importance of cooperative and competitive federalism, the Vice-President said that the vision of ‘Team India’, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, calls for consultation, coordination and shared responsibility between the Centre and the States.
He noted that political differences should never come in the way of working together for the larger public interest.
Emphasising the importance of legal reforms in achieving Viksit Bharat @2047, Radhakrishnan said that development must be supported by sound laws, transparent institutions, efficient administration and justice for all.
The Vice-President expressed hope that the conference would produce concrete and actionable recommendations towards a coherent, responsive and citizen-centric legal framework.
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal; Chairperson of the Law Commission of India, Justice Dinesh Maheshwari; Member Secretary, Law Commission of India, Dr. Anju Rathi Rana; and Member of the Law Commission of India, Prof. D. P. Verma, and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.
