Jaipur. Terming criticism and disagreement as jewels of democracy, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday said those in power should give importance to it.
Addressing the concluding ceremony of the state-level Rajiv Gandhi Rural Olympics Games at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium here, Gehlot said that these games gave people an opportunity to forget their estrangement and interact with each other. came close to “These games brought people closer together,” he said. I think it gave an opportunity to the players to live together in love, brotherhood, goodwill, which is the biggest need in the country today.
Gehlot said, we have repeatedly said that today there is an atmosphere of tension, violence in the whole country, disagreement is not tolerated. …While this should happen, the ruling party should give importance to criticism. Today we are in power… we have opposition people, they criticize, express dissent, I don’t mind because in a democracy it is like an ornament.
Describing criticism and dissent as important in a democracy, he said, it is very important only then democracy will become strong. If there is no opposition then how will there be democracy. The meaning of democracy is that if there is a side, then there is an opposition. He will speak his mind. That’s why sports is such a place where you can leave everything, hatred, hatred, he said. Can teach to live with love, brotherhood and love. (Language)
