New Delhi, July 21 -- Amid ruckus in the Upper House by the Opposition, Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday said that dialogue and discussion, not conflict, are the way forward, emphasising that India's historical strength lies in discourse, dialogue, and deliberation, which should guide our Parliament.

Addressing the members of the House, VP Dhankhar said, "A thriving democracy cannot sustain constant acrimony. Political tension must be reduced, as confrontation is not the essence of politics. While political parties may pursue the same goals through different approaches, no one in India opposes the nation's interests."

Stressing that such behavior "contradicts our civilizational essence", the Rajya Sabha...