Khap Is Our Culture, Can’t Assess It On Isolated Incidents: Vice President Dhankhar

New Delhi: Vice PresidentVice PresidentVice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday defended the cultural institution of Khap and emphasised that it should not be judged solely based on isolated incidents. Additionally, he highlighted the significant milestones achieved by India over the past decade, shifting from a period marred by corruption scandals to emerging as a key player in the global economy.

Vice President said, "Look at our culture, khap (clan-based outfits). Go into the background of khap. You will find that khap is positive. You cannot assess it on isolated incidents", reported news agency PTI. He also praised 'akharas' in Haryana for its glorious history.

Dhankar was addressing a gathering in Faridabad on the release of the book '9 Incredible Years of Haryana Government: Emergence of a New and Vibrant Haryana' at Surajkund. Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya and Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar among others were also present on this occasion.