Reform must come through dialogue and collaboration, not confrontation

Published on : 24 Sep 2025, 3:12 pm 4 min read

Dear Mr. Sanyal,

I write this letter with respect, having followed your recent remarks on the Judiciary in public forums and the press. While constructive criticism is both welcome and necessary in a democracy, some of your observations risk being perceived as sweeping and dismissive of an Institution that is the very backbone of our Constitutional framework. I would like to respond to your concerns in detail.

1. Judiciary and National Progress

Your observation that the judiciary has become the 'biggest hurdle' to India's aspiration of becoming Viksit Bharat is troubling. The judiciary does not obstruct progress, although it ensures that development takes place within the framework of Constitutional Values, Individual Liberty, a