By Abdul Gani, TwoCircles.net,
Guwahati: Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi called for a change in the judiciary system for overall growth of Indian democracy. Speaking on the occasion of the inaugural session of the newly constructed Additional High Court Building of Gauhati High Court in Guwahati on Saturday, it’s time for Indian system to give up British style of governance.
“I think accessibility for the judges and lawyers is very important to understand the ground reality of the society. I don’t think it will harm in the decision making process. I feel, in the contrary, it will help them more in their work,” Gogoi said addressing the gathering of judges, lawyers and advocates in a jam-packed make-shift auditorium in Guwahati on Saturday.
Assam CM Tarun Gogoi (L) lighting the ceremonial light during the inaugural programme of the new building of Gauhati High Court. Photo: Lal Singh.
He also said that keeping the judges in an isolated place and far from the reach of the people is a British policy. “It’s time we get rid of the British policy of governance and we should focus on developing the Indian democracy. We also need to change our mind sets for the proper growth of democracy,” he added.
Moreover, he also stressed on the importance of the Bar in creating a positive environment in the society. Talking more on democracy, he said that the state government has kept the door open for dialogue for all the militant groups to solve their problems in democratic way.
“Not the just the new building, but a fast and accurate justice will make common people happy and belief in democracy. This is very much important at the present context,” the CM added.