A Vision for the Bar: Service & Leadership
Elections are a time for reflection. My goal is to run the Bar Association like a cooperative, ensuring benefits reach every member, especially the last person standing.
In this conversation, I address the question of why I am contesting the election at this stage of my career. My motivation is not personal gain but a deep-seated desire to serve the 40,000 advocates I seek to represent and to work for the benefit of our entire legal community.
There is a rural saying that a roti on a tawa and the government should keep changing. In this video, I explain my vision for change and my plan to run the Bar Association like a cooperative, ensuring that its benefits and support reach every single member.
This was my formal announcement to throw my hat in the ring for the DHCBA presidency. After many years of observing our institution, I felt compelled to step forward and offer my service to address unsavoury practices and work towards the growth of the Bar.
About A Vision for the Bar: Service & Leadership
My approach to the Bar is simple: it should function like a cooperative. For too long, the benefits of our association have been concentrated at the top. I want to change that, ensuring that everything from canteen hours to workspace improvements reaches the last person standing, because that is where the real work of our legal community happens.
A Different Way to Lead
Having spent over three decades at the Delhi High Court, I have seen the highs and the lows of our legal fraternity. I started as a first-generation lawyer with no connections, working my way up through the courts, so I understand the daily struggles of a junior advocate.
Our bar politics needs a shift. As the saying goes, 'tave pe roti aur sarkaar adalti badalti rehni chahiye' (bread on the griddle and the government should keep changing). We need fresh, practical ideas, not just the same old cycle of leadership.
My Vision for the DHCBA
- Cooperative Leadership: My goal is to make the association work for all 40,000 members, not just a select few.
- Practical Improvements: We must address everyday needs like better canteen facilities, workspace dignity, and mentorship programs for those just starting.
- Transparency: Every administrative decision should be open to scrutiny. We need clear, accessible communication.
I am not looking for personal gain. At this stage of my career, my focus is solely on duty—to the institution that has defined my life and to the next generation of lawyers trying to find their footing. Whether you are a senior advocate or just starting your practice, my door is open to discuss how we can restore the dignity of our profession.
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