Political Leaders Must Foster Fraternity: SC
On 17th February 2026, while hearing a plea filed in the wake of alleged hate speeches by Assam Chief Minister, the Supreme Court orally observed that political leaders and holders of high public office must foster fraternity and adhere to constitutional morality.
Key Observations by the SC
Promotion of Fraternity by Political Leaders
- Political leaders have a responsibility to foster fraternity in a democracy that has been in existence for over 75 years.
Role of Constitutional Functionaries
- Constitutional functionaries are not ordinary speakers, as their words carry the authority and endorsement of the State.
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