Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, regarding the inquiry committee against Justice Yashwant Verma, stated that it is necessary to make a fair decision based on evidence. He also urged the Election Commission to promptly investigate complaints of irregularities in the voter list to maintain people's trust in democracy.
New Delhi: Senior Congress MP and author Shashi Tharoor has expressed his clear opinion regarding the three-member inquiry committee formed to investigate allegations against Justice Yashwant Verma of the Allahabad High Court. Tharoor said that the investigation process should proceed at its own pace and that the decision should be based entirely on the available evidence. He also urged the Election Commission to pay attention to the irregularities being found in the voter list.
Tharoor's Reaction to Justice Verma Inquiry
Shashi Tharoor described the formation of the three-member panel to investigate allegations of corruption and misconduct against Justice Verma as a positive step for strengthening democracy and ensuring the accountability of the judiciary. He said, "The process is doing its job. Now we have to trust the process. The members of the impeachment committee have to review all the evidence and make a fair decision. No bias or unnecessary comment can affect this process."
Tharoor further stated that respecting the investigation process is essential in any democratic system. He also stated that the inquiry committee should do its work with complete freedom and transparency so that the credibility of both the judiciary and democracy is maintained.
Strong Appeal to the Election Commission on Voter List Dispute
Shashi Tharoor also expressed his concern regarding the matter of irregularities in the voter list. Citing the complaint of a woman from Thrissur, he said that nine additional voters were added to her address without her knowledge. Tharoor termed this matter serious and urged the Election Commission to take immediate action on it. He said, "It is also in the interest of the Election Commission to remove such anomalies so that voters' trust in the election process is maintained."
He clarified that the Election Commission should pay attention to all complaints and doubts and ensure that the voter list is completely accurate and transparent. Failure to do so could weaken the foundation of democracy.
Need for Strengthening Democracy and Transparency
Shashi Tharoor believes that democracy can only be b when its institutions are transparent and accountable. He said that both the Election Commission and the judiciary must adhere to complete transparency and impartiality to maintain public trust. Tharoor said, "Fairness and transparency in the investigation process are essential for democracy. We must trust that all allegations will be investigated thoroughly and impartially."
Political and Social Impact
The allegations against Justice Yashwant Verma have raised questions about the image of the judiciary, while the irregularities in the voter list are challenging the credibility of the election system. Shashi Tharoor's comments are significant in this context because he is a leader who advocates for the strength of both democracy and the judiciary.
His statement that the process should be trusted and that the investigation of the allegations should be conducted with complete impartiality is an attempt to maintain balance in the political atmosphere. At the same time, his b appeal regarding the voter list dispute demonstrates that he is serious about rectifying the flaws in the root of democracy.
