Dhankhar orders probe after staff finds cash from Rajya Sabha member’s seat during security check
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Dhankhar orders probe after staff finds cash from Rajya Sabha member’s seat during security check

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Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankar said that the bundle of cash appears to have 100 notes of Rs 500, adding that it is not yet clear whether the currency notes were real or fake The Rajya Sabha erupted in a row on Friday after Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar said that security officials found ‘a wad of currency notes’ from the chair of a member of parliament. Vice President Dhankar said that the bundle of cash was found in seat number 222 which is currently allotted to Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi. “A wad of currency notes was recovered by the security officials from seat number 222 which is presently allotted to Abhishek Manu Singhvi, elected from the state of Telangana,” Dhankar said as he ordered a probe into the matter. Apparently, a wad of currency notes was recovered by the security officials from seat number… pic.twitter.com/42GMz5CbL7 — ANI December 6, 2024 The RS chairman said that the bundle of cash appears to have 100 notes of Rs 500, adding that it is not yet clear whether the currency notes were real or fake.

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‘The whole world knows whose praises you like’: Chairman Dhankhar and Mallikarjun Kharge lock horns in Rajya Sabha
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‘The whole world knows whose praises you like’: Chairman Dhankhar and Mallikarjun Kharge lock horns in Rajya Sabha

Live Mint  

Rajya Sabha witnessed a heated exchange between Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar and Leader of Opposition and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge after the Opposition passed a no-confidence motion against Dhankar on Friday. “The whole world knows whose praises you like. How can I respect you?” The Rajya Sabha chairman said, “I am personally pained for a reason that the main opposition …

DC Edit | Parl held to ransom by both govt & Opp.
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DC Edit | Parl held to ransom by both govt & Opp.

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The Winter Session of Parliament has witnessed a series of curious events with some having precedents but not the others. Most notable among them was the notice to remove Jagdeep Dhankhar as vice-president and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha but no less surprising were the Treasury benches disrupting proceedings even as the Opposition insisted it wanted the Houses to function …

'Chairman Biggest Disruptor, Became Govt's Spokesperson': Kharge On No-Confidence Motion Against Dhankhar
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'Chairman Biggest Disruptor, Became Govt's Spokesperson': Kharge On No-Confidence Motion Against Dhankhar

ABP News  

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday hit out at Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar accusing him of working as the government spokesperson in Rajya Sabha. Kharge said that the biggest reason behind the disruption in the Parliament's upper house has been the Rajya Sabha Chairman himself and added that his conduct in the house has harmed the country's dignity. But today …

Rajya Sabha adjourned after chaos over no-trust notice against chairman Dhankar
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Rajya Sabha adjourned after chaos over no-trust notice against chairman Dhankar

Hindustan Times  

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Jagdeep Dhankhar:10 statements by Rajya Sabha chairman that riled Congress-led Opposition
1 week, 5 days ago

Jagdeep Dhankhar:10 statements by Rajya Sabha chairman that riled Congress-led Opposition

Live Mint  

In the first-of-its-kind no-confidence motion seeking the removal of Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar, the Congress-led INDIA bloc opposition members condemned ‘the partisan conduct’ of the Vice President. The opposition INDIA bloc had been planning to move the motion against Dhankhar for quite some time now and finally moved it on Tuesday, even as the notice faces a defeat since …

Dhankhar a govt spokesperson, biggest disruptor: Congress on no-trust move against RS chairman
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Dhankhar a govt spokesperson, biggest disruptor: Congress on no-trust move against RS chairman

India TV News  

INDIA bloc leaders on Wednesday defended their move to bring a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and said they were forced to take the step to save democracy as the “Chairman is the biggest disruptor of Rajya Sabha" and “his conduct has damaged the pride of the nation". Kharge while addressing a press conference on Wednesday afternoon …

‘Diversionary tactic’: Jairam Ramesh on cash at Abhishek Manu Singhvi's seat, slams BJP
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‘Diversionary tactic’: Jairam Ramesh on cash at Abhishek Manu Singhvi's seat, slams BJP

Hindustan Times  

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Friday termed the recovery of currency notes from a seat allotted to party colleague Abhishek Manu Singhvi in the Rajya Sabha as a ‘diversionary tactic’ by the Bharatiya Janata Party to distract the public and stall discussions on important issues in Parliament. Earlier today, Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar informed the House that security …

Jagdeep Dhankhar orders high level probe into wad of cash found at Abhishek Singhvi’s seat; ‘seat can be locked…’
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Jagdeep Dhankhar orders high level probe into wad of cash found at Abhishek Singhvi’s seat; ‘seat can be locked…’

Live Mint  

Rajya Sabha chairman, Jagdeep Dhankhar, on Friday ordered a high level probe after a cash bundle was found under the Rajya Sabha seat of Congress MP, Abhishek Singhvi, reported NDTV. ‘Seat can be locked…’ Abhishek Manu Singhvi welcomed the probe into the investigation, taking a dig at how the MPs should lock their seats before going home. “It means that …

Abhishek Manu Singhvi's first reaction to Jagdeep Dhankhar's currency notes disclosure: ‘Bizarre…comical’
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Abhishek Manu Singhvi's first reaction to Jagdeep Dhankhar's currency notes disclosure: ‘Bizarre…comical’

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Friday expressed astonishment following Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar’s disclosure that a wad of currency notes was found from his assigned seat during a routine anti-sabotage check. Congress Member of Parliament and advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi addresses the media. I have no knowledge of this matter," Abhishek Manu Singhvi told reporters. Mallikarjun Kharge criticises …

Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar: Money found in seat allotted to Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar: Money found in seat allotted to Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi

The Hindu  

Sparking an uproar in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said that a wad of currency notes had been found on the seat allotted to Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Thursday, during a routine “anti-sabotage check” by security officials. Anti-sabotage check As the House assembled on Friday morning, Mr. Dhankhar said, “During the routine anti-sabotage check of …

Rajya Sabha Chairman says bundle of currency notes found from Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi's seat, orders probe
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Rajya Sabha Chairman says bundle of currency notes found from Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi's seat, orders probe

Hindustan Times  

Abhishek Manu Singhvi news: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday informed the House that during a routine anti-sabotage check, a wad of currency notes was discovered from seat number 222, allotted to Congress MP and senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi. Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar conducts the proceedings of the House during the Winter Session of Parliament, in New …

Cash found from seat allotted to Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi, claims Dhankhar; House adjourned for day
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Cash found from seat allotted to Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi, claims Dhankhar; House adjourned for day

New Indian Express  

In response to the RS Chairman's statement, Singhvi said that he was "astonished" to hear this, adding that if there is a failing in the security agencies that must also be completely exposed. "Of course there must be an inquiry as to how people can come and put anything anywhere in any seat. It means that each of us must …

Parliament seat should be under lock and key: Abhishek Singhvi's dig amid cash row
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India Today  

Congress MP and senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi hit back on Friday after a wad of cash was reportedly discovered at his seat in the Rajya Sabha, calling the allegations against him “bizarre” and demanding a thorough investigation. The Upper House witnessed massive uproar after Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar announced that a probe was underway after the cash was found during …

Abhishek Manu Singhvi on cash row in Rajya Sabha: 'I am quite astonished to even hear about it'
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India TV News  

Congress MP and advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Friday expressed surprise over the incident of money which was found under his seat. As per reports, cash was recovered during the checking from Congress Member of Parliament Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi's seat in Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Congress MP and advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi said, "I am quite astonished to even …

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India TV News  

Parliament Winter Session: Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday informed the House that cash was recovered during the checking from seat number 222 allotted to Congress member Abhishek Manu Singhvi in Rajya Sabha. Apparently, a wad of currency notes was recovered by the security officials from seat number 222, which is presently allotted to Abhishek Manu …

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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'Opposition talks about common man while PM Modi does only his Mann Ki Baat': Kharge in Rajya Sabha
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India TV News  

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India TV News  

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India Today  

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India TV News  

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The Hindu  

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Live Mint  

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