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Vice President Urges Legislators to Prioritise 'Rashtra Pratham' and 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047'
✍️ DD India
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 08:40 AM
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Vice President Radhakrishnan said that legislative work should be guided by the principles of 'Rashtra Pratham' and 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047', stressing national priority and the 2047 development vision.
Speaking in an interview with DD India, Vice President Radhakrishnan emphasized that the two guiding phrases should shape the agenda of Parliament and state legislatures. He noted that 'Rashtra Pratham' places the nation first in all policy considerations, while 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047' outlines the long‑term goal of a developed India by the centenary of independence.
The Vice President urged lawmakers to draft and scrutinize bills keeping these themes in mind, suggesting that every legislative proposal should be measured against its contribution to national welfare and the 2047 development targets. He added that aligning legislative work with these visions would strengthen democratic governance.
While he did not announce any specific bill, his remarks signal a push for greater coherence in legislative efforts across parties. Observers expect the statement to influence upcoming sessions of Parliament as parties prepare their legislative agendas.
The Vice President urged lawmakers to draft and scrutinize bills keeping these themes in mind, suggesting that every legislative proposal should be measured against its contribution to national welfare and the 2047 development targets. He added that aligning legislative work with these visions would strengthen democratic governance.
While he did not announce any specific bill, his remarks signal a push for greater coherence in legislative efforts across parties. Observers expect the statement to influence upcoming sessions of Parliament as parties prepare their legislative agendas.