Dhankhar: Institutional challenges stem from lack of meaningful dialogue

“Democracy thrives not just on systems, but on core values… It has to be centred on the delicate balance of expression and dialogue,” he said.

“… audit, self-audit is very important. The surest way to bring about degeneration of an individual or an institution, (is to) keep it or the gentleman or gentle lady from scrutiny. You are beyond scrutiny, your degeneration is assured. And therefore, self-audit, an audit beyond self, is essential,” he said.

Dhankhar also  said that ego serves no one and damages most of the person who possesses it. “The ego in us is irrepressible, we have to work very hard to control our ego. Ego serves no one, but damages most the person who possesses it,” he said.

Meanwhile, speaking at the National Energy Conservation Day function at Vigyan Bhawan later, Dhankhar spoke on the need to use innovative steps to prevent crop burning.

“The national capital suffers every year on account of hazardous environmental situations arising out of burning stubble. We must get into innovation mode, find a systemic solution, it should not be left to individuals. The system must come of age… our negligence is putting us in jeopardy in several ways… everyone must converge to contribute.” the Vice-President  added.