NEW DELHI, October 22: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Thursday called for stronger cooperation between the Centre and state governments, stressing that national interests and public welfare must remain above political differences.
Addressing a national conference on Co-operative Federalism and Law Reforms: National and State Perspectives in New Delhi, he said the spirit of “Team India” required consultation, coordination and shared responsibility among different levels of government.
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal was also present at the conference, organised by the Law Commission.
Radhakrishnan, who also serves as the Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, observed that political differences were a natural part of democracy but should not hinder collective efforts aimed at serving the nation and its people.
He described India as more than a geographical union of states, calling it a constitutional partnership shaped by diverse languages, cultures, traditions and aspirations.
Highlighting the country’s unity in diversity, the Vice President said India’s varied traditions, institutions and social realities reflected its rich diversity. He added that the rule of law and a shared commitment to justice united the country under a common constitutional vision.
