Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar At NDTV Indian Of The Year Awards: "CAA Is A Reprieve For The Persecuted"
Published On: March 23, 2024 | Duration: 30 MIN, 25 SEC
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar delivered a keynote address at NDTV Indian Of The Year Awards. "Our economy entered the Big 5, leaving behind the UK, Canada, and France. We will be in the top three, above Germany and Japan," he said in his speech. "The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is a reprieve for the persecuted. India has been a place for the persecuted for centuries. Media has to play its role. Media cannot be a registered, recognised, or unrecognised political party. Some people in the media leveraged decision-making. Media should not be a power broker. It has to be accountable," he added.
About The Awards
As India strides towards a Vikasit future, NDTV is excited to announce an evening of celebrations with our iconic Indian of the Year 2024 awards. The event, spotlighting the theme of “India – A Transformative Power".
Hon'ble Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar joined us as Chief Guest, along with other esteemed guests including Union Ministers Hardeep Puri, Ashwini Vaishnaw and Smriti Zubin Irani. The event featured some of the biggest names from entertainment, politics, business, sports and culture.
Since the very first Indian of the Year was held in 2005, NDTV’s signature event has grown to become an important platform to honour individuals and organisations dedicated to the nation’s progress. The awards have consistently celebrated India’s heroes, famous or unsung, acknowledging their extraordinary contribution to the society.
As a tribute to this spirit of excellence, the Indian of the Year is back in 2024, bigger and better than ever.