Panaji, Feb. 24 -- Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday said that dissent was essence of democracy but nobody could be allowed to speak against the nation.
Speaking at the 32nd annual convocation function of Goa University at Kala Academy in the city, he said, "Some people are discussing dissent is not allowed. Who said dissent is not there? Dissent is essence of democracy. Dissent is ok. But not destruction or disintegration of the country. Nobody can be allowed to speak against the nation. That has to be understood by one and all."
Mr Naidu expressed happiness that in recent times people were talking about the importance of the Constitution.
Calling it a positive sign, he said every citizen must follow the Constitution in let...