NEW DELHI: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Wednesday said that democratic institutions derive their strength from trust and moral responsibility, not from procedures alone.Radhakrishnan was speaking in New Delhi at the release of a book titled, ‘Sing, Dance and Lead: Leadership Lessons from the Life of Srila Prabhupada.’
“Leadership, particularly in public life, is the force that shapes society’s direction. Democratic institutions thrive not merely on procedures, but on trust and moral responsibility,” he said.Speaking at the event, the Vice President described the book as a timely reflection on leadership rooted in values rather than authority. “Today’s launch of Sing, Dance and Lead marks a moment of reflection on leadership as a way of life, rooted in values, service, discipline, and joy, rather than authority or power,” he said. Referring to Srila Prabhupada’s life journey, he added, “His leadership proves that nothing is ever too late – only values and effort matter, as demonstrated by his historic journey at the age of 70.”Union minister for culture and tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat also attended the event, along with Madhu Pandit Dasa, founder and chairman of The Akshaya Patra Foundation and president of Iskcon Bengaluru, and Chanchalapathi Dasa, vice-chairman and co-founder of The Akshaya Patra Foundation and senior vice president of Iskcon Bengaluru.
