Avoid challenging constitutional institutions: VP Dhankhar

New Delhi, Nov 9: Challenging constitutional institutions is a recipe for chaos and impeding our growth, said Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday.

He added that demonising institutions is fast becoming a pastime even with those who constitutionally matter in the political arena. Addressing the 4th Convocation of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Delhi, the Vice President, in a veiled message to the Congress, criticised the recent efforts to cast aspersions on the Election Commission of India after the Grand Old Party faced adverse outcomes in the recent elections. Touching upon issues like economic nationalism, Dhankhar also highlighted the importance of research in making the country developed and spoke on the crucial role of alumni in strengthening the educational ecosystem. “Research and innovation is key to the attainment of the goal of a developed nation. Our standing in the field of research and innovation will define our prowess to the global community and give cutting edge to our soft diplomacy,” he said.