‘The whole world knows whose praises you like’: Chairman Dhankhar and Mallikarjun Kharge lock horns in Rajya Sabha
3 months, 1 week ago

‘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 party has put it as a blitz as a campaign against the Chairman. This is their constitutional right, but they are deviating from the constitutional provisions.” Amid this heated exchange, the Dhankar asked Kharge to meet him at his chamber and said he would try to address the current issues in the Rajya Sabha.

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge calls BJP and AAP ‘anti-farmer’ parties
10 hours, 55 minutes ago

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge calls BJP and AAP ‘anti-farmer’ parties

Hindustan Times  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Aam Aadmi Party of being “two anti-farmer parties joining hands against the country’s food providers”. The Punjab Police dismantled the protest sites at the Punjab-Haryana border on Wednesday and detained several farmer leaders, including Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite fast, and Kisan Mazdoor …

Kharge's unparliamentary remark leaves Rajya Sabha in chaos
1 week, 2 days ago

Kharge's unparliamentary remark leaves Rajya Sabha in chaos

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha witnessed an uproar on Tuesday over an unparliamentary remark by Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, who apologised to the Chair while clarifying that it was meant for the government that was "trying to create a regional divide" in the country. The Congress leader's statement in the Rajya Sabha came while he was speaking about …

Kharge’s ‘Unparliamentary’ Remark Sparks Uproar In Rajya Sabha, Later Issues Apology To RS Chairperson
1 week, 2 days ago

Kharge’s ‘Unparliamentary’ Remark Sparks Uproar In Rajya Sabha, Later Issues Apology To RS Chairperson

ABP News  

The Rajya Sabha witnessed a heated exchange on Tuesday after Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge used an expression deemed unparliamentary by the treasury benches. Opposition members, particularly from the DMK, were already protesting against Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s remarks against the Tamil Nadu government. He should apologise, and the word should be expunged.” Kharge Apologises To Rajya Sabha Chairperson, Says …

Mallikarjun Kharge apologises, withdraws ‘derogatory’ remark after huge uproar in Rajya Sabha
1 week, 2 days ago

Mallikarjun Kharge apologises, withdraws ‘derogatory’ remark after huge uproar in Rajya Sabha

Live Mint  

A huge uproar erupted in the Rajya Sabha over alleged “derogatory” remarks made by Leader of Opposition and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge during a debate on delimitation and the alleged imposition of Hindi under the three-language formula in the New Education Policy. While Mallikarjun Kharge has apologised and withdrawn his comments—a Hindi expression meaning ‘knocking someone out’ or ‘nailing’—the MPs …

Rajya Sabha witnesses uproar over Kharge's 'unparliamentary' remark amid Pradhan controversy
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1 week, 2 days ago

Rajya Sabha witnesses uproar over Kharge's 'unparliamentary' remark amid Pradhan controversy

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha witnessed an uproar on Tuesday over an 'unparliamentary' remark by Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, who apologised to the Chair while clarifying that it was meant for the government that was "trying to create a regional divide" in the country. As the Upper House took up a discussion on the working of the Education Ministry …

Opposition walks out of Rajya Sabha, Nadda says government ready to discuss all issues
1 week, 3 days ago

Opposition walks out of Rajya Sabha, Nadda says government ready to discuss all issues

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Led by the Congress, the opposition parties on Monday staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha after their notices for discussions on issues ranging from 'duplicate' voter ID cards to US funding to voter turnout were rejected, even as Union minister J P Nadda insisted that the government is ready to discuss any issue provided they are under …

Rajya Sabha: Opposition protests tabling of JPC report on Waqf (amendment) Bill, alleges deletion of dissent notes
1 month, 1 week ago

Rajya Sabha: Opposition protests tabling of JPC report on Waqf (amendment) Bill, alleges deletion of dissent notes

The Hindu  

The Opposition on Thursday protested the tabling of the report of Joint Committee on Waqf Bill, criticising the government for censoring their dissent notes. The Rajya Sabha was adjourned briefly amid the uproar by Opposition parties. “Don’t show disrespect to the president of India.” Mr. Dhankhar said and urged Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge to ask the opposition members to …

Dhankhar to give ruling on Rajya Sabha members leaving House right after completing speech
1 month, 1 week ago

Dhankhar to give ruling on Rajya Sabha members leaving House right after completing speech

The Hindu  

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday said he would give his ruling during this session on the conduct of members giving their speeches in the House and then leaving without listening to others and "showing their back". He said this after BJP member Ghanshyam Tiwari pointed out that a member left the House immediately after delivering his speech in …

BJP MPs file privilege notice against Sonia Gandhi over remarks on President
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

BJP MPs file privilege notice against Sonia Gandhi over remarks on President

The Hindu  

A group of BJP MPs from the tribal community filed a breach of privilege notice on Monday against Congress parliamentary party leader Sonia Gandhi for using "derogatory and slanderous" words against President Droupadi Murmu. Led by BJP leader and former Union Minister Faggan Singh Kulaste, they met Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and sought disciplinary action against Ms. Gandhi, contending …

Raja Singh slams Kharge for making comments on Mahakumbh mela
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Raja Singh slams Kharge for making comments on Mahakumbh mela

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Goshamahal BJP MLA Raja Singh on Tuesday criticized the Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s remarks on the ongoing Mahakumbh mela in Prayagraj, stating that such comments hurt the sentiments of millions of devotees and undermine its cultural significance. At a time when lakhs of people from India and from different countries are taking part in the mela and performing pooja, …

Kharge tells 'everyone' to focus, not worry about Karnataka Congress leadership
2 months ago

Kharge tells 'everyone' to focus, not worry about Karnataka Congress leadership

India Today  

All India Congress Committee President Mallikarjun Kharge has delivered a stern message to party leaders, urging them to refrain from making speculative statements amid political rumblings over leadership roles in Karnataka. There is no point in making such statements.” Kharge emphasised that decisions regarding leadership positions would be taken at the discretion of the party’s high command, including himself and …

‘Not even a vegetable-cutting knife’: Jagdeep Dhankhar’s first response to INDIA bloc’s no-trust motion
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Not even a vegetable-cutting knife’: Jagdeep Dhankhar’s first response to INDIA bloc’s no-trust motion

Live Mint  

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said people holding constitutional posts are not in the position to settle scores, also cautioning against “orchestrated efforts” to harm national interests. Speaking for the first time on the opposition INDIA bloc's no-confidence motion against him, the Rajya Sabha chairperson said that one should not use a vegetable-cutting knife for bypass surgery while asserting that the …

Rajya Sabha: No-confidence motion against Jagdeep Dhankhar junked
3 months ago

Rajya Sabha: No-confidence motion against Jagdeep Dhankhar junked

Hindustan Times  

Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh on Thursday dismissed the Opposition’s notice for a motion of no-confidence against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, arguing that it was drawn in haste to malign the vice-president and garner publicity, had technical flaws and misspelt his name, among other reasons. “Worrisomely for the prestige of Parliament and its members, the notice is replete with …

‘Hoped Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi would apologise for their misconduct in Parliament’: BJP on Cong presser
3 months ago

‘Hoped Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi would apologise for their misconduct in Parliament’: BJP on Cong presser

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday hit back at Rahul Gandhi, after the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha addressed a presser to clarify accusations of pushing two ruling party MPs. “Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party MP Rahul Gandhi held a press conference today. We were hopeful that they will apologise for their misconduct in the Parliament today, …

No-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar rejected
3 months ago

No-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar rejected

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar was rejected on procedural grounds, escalating tensions in Parliament. The motion, filed in protest of Dhankhar's alleged bias in handling parliamentary proceedings, was deemed inadmissible under Rajya Sabha rules. Chairman Dhankhar dismissed the motion, citing Article 90 of the Constitution and Rule 256 of the …

Rahul Gandhi will not push anyone or be rude: Omar Abdullah
3 months ago

Rahul Gandhi will not push anyone or be rude: Omar Abdullah

The Hindu  

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday dismissed the Bharatiya Janata Party claims that Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi pushed two ruling party members on Parliament premises, saying it was not in his nature to be nasty or rude. Disrespect has crossed limits of tolerance, says Uddhav on Shah’s Ambedkar comment A face-off between the Opposition and the …

Opposition's no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar rejected: ‘Severely flawed’
3 months ago

Opposition's no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar rejected: ‘Severely flawed’

Hindustan Times  

Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh rejected the impeachment notice moved by the INDIA bloc against House chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar, calling it to be “bereft of facts” and aimed at securing “publicity”. In his ruling, the deputy chairperson said that the impeachment notice is a part of the “design to denigrate the nation’s constitutional institutions and malign the incumbent Vice President.” …

'Motion' To Remove Jagdeep Dhankhar As Rajya Sabha Chairman Dismissed On Technicality. Here's What Happened
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3 months ago

'Motion' To Remove Jagdeep Dhankhar As Rajya Sabha Chairman Dismissed On Technicality. Here's What Happened

ABP News  

The no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition against Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has been rejected on technicality grounds. The motion was dismissed by Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, who called it a "personally targeted notice bereft of facts". He also highlighted that the notice lacked of bona fides and called it a "calculated unwholesome attempt to …

Both Houses adjourned without any transaction, after protests over Amit Shah’s remarks on Ambedkar
3 months ago

Both Houses adjourned without any transaction, after protests over Amit Shah’s remarks on Ambedkar

The Hindu  

Both Houses of Parliament adjourned for the day on Thursday without taking up any business. Meanwhile, DMK member Tiruchi Siva said the BJP complaint mentioned only one version even though Mr. Gandhi alleged that MPs belonging to the ruling party pushed him. Congress and other Opposition parties have launched an all-out attack on Mr. Shah for his remarks on Ambedkar …

Ambedkar row: Mallikarjun Kharge submits privilege notice in Parliament against Amit Shah
3 months ago

Ambedkar row: Mallikarjun Kharge submits privilege notice in Parliament against Amit Shah

India TV News  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday submitted a privilege notice against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his alleged insulting remarks against B R Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha on December 17, 2024. In his notice submitted to the Rajya Sabha Chairman, Kharge alleged that the remarks made by Shah were an insult to the architect of the Constitution and …

Opposition's no-confidence motion against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar rejected: Sources
3 months ago

Opposition's no-confidence motion against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar rejected: Sources

India TV News  

No-confidence motion rejected: Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh dismissed the impeachment notice given by the opposition seeking the removal of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday, according to sources. Around 60 opposition MPs had signed the notice seeking the removal of Dhankhar from his post on December 10, alleging that his attitude is biased and he favors the BJP. 'Notice …

After BJP, now Congress MPs file police complaint over 'misbehaviour' with Mallikarjun Kharge
3 months ago

After BJP, now Congress MPs file police complaint over 'misbehaviour' with Mallikarjun Kharge

India TV News  

A delegation of Congress MPs on Thursday filed a police complaint over alleged misbehaviour with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge. The complaint from the Congress comes shortly after BJP leader Anurag Thakur said that the party has filed a complaint with Delhi Police against Rahul Gandhi for assault and incitement. A delegation of BJP leaders was still inside New Delhi DCP …

Kharge says BJP MPs 'pushed' him in Parliament premises
3 months ago

Kharge says BJP MPs 'pushed' him in Parliament premises

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, claiming he was physically pushed by BJP MPs in Parliament premises following which he lost his balance. "I was physically pushed by BJP MPs; lost my balance and was forced to sit down on the ground in front of Makar Dwar," Kharge said. Trouble began …

Parliament scuffle: 'Felt really uncomfortable when Rahul Gandhi came close,' says BJP MP Phangnon Konyak
3 months ago

Parliament scuffle: 'Felt really uncomfortable when Rahul Gandhi came close,' says BJP MP Phangnon Konyak

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Amid sloganeering by Opposition MPs in Rajya Sabha, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Phangnon Konyak said that she "felt very uncomfortable" by Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition allegedly coming very close to her and shouting at her while INDIA bloc leaders protested at the Parliament premises. Konyak was talking about the parallel protests of INDIA bloc and NDA regarding …

LS, RS adjourned over Congress protest on Amit Shah's Ambedkar remarks
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3 months ago

LS, RS adjourned over Congress protest on Amit Shah's Ambedkar remarks

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha proceedings were both adjourned till 2 pm on Wednesday due to heated protests from Congress members over remarks made by Home Minister Amit Shah, which they claimed insulted B.R. In the Lok Sabha, as soon as the House convened for the day, Congress members trooped into the Well, holding posters of Ambedkar …

Parliament adjourned till 2pm amid Opposition protests on various matters
3 months ago

Parliament adjourned till 2pm amid Opposition protests on various matters

New Indian Express  

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned until 2 pm on Wednesday following Opposition protests over key issues, disrupting proceedings in the ongoing session. Opposition MPs protested over issues including the One Nation, One Election bills and remarks made by Home Minister Amit Shah in the Rajya Sabha the previous day. Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm on Wednesday …

Mallikarjun Kharge’s BIG retort to PM Modi over Constitution debate: ‘Those who did not fight for country…’
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3 months ago

Mallikarjun Kharge’s BIG retort to PM Modi over Constitution debate: ‘Those who did not fight for country…’

Live Mint  

Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday responded sharply to PM Modi's jibes during the Constitution debate. “BJP has been giving 'jumlas' to befool people of the country and blaming the Congress instead”, Kharge slammed, adding, “Bhakti of PM is taking country towards dictatorship, democracy should not turn into dictatorship”. Further, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge …

The Partisan burden of legislative umpires
3 months ago

The Partisan burden of legislative umpires

New Indian Express  

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi called India the Mother of Democracy, he wasn’t kidding. With two big allies as shadows, Modi owns Parliament, which is also the fiefdom of the Speaker and RS Chairman. The self-destructive Opposition has colluded to impeach Jagdeep Dhankhar as Rajya Sabha Chairman: a first in Indian parliamentary history. The Opposition also knows the no-confidence motion …

Dhankhar Vs Kharge: Parliament Stands Witness To Heated Exchange Between 'Sons Of Farmers'. WATCH
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3 months, 1 week ago

Dhankhar Vs Kharge: Parliament Stands Witness To Heated Exchange Between 'Sons Of Farmers'. WATCH

ABP News  

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Leader of Opposition in the House Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday were seen shouting at each other. Watch: Huge uproar in Rajya Sabha, heated debate between Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge pic.twitter.com/PyvKTM2qWd — IANS December 13, 2024 Mallikarjun Kharge retorted saying, "You are encouraging the members to speak against …

‘Unconstitutional activities taking place’: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge hits out at Centre
3 months, 1 week ago

‘Unconstitutional activities taking place’: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge hits out at Centre

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the Constitution debate in the Lok Sabha, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday alleged misuse of autonomous bodies and criticised the state of governance in the country. The Lok Sabha will today witness a special debate commemorating 75 years of the adoption of the Constitution, with newly elected Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra likely to make her maiden …

'Have never undermined any MP,' says Jagdeep Dhankhar amid heated debate with Mallikarjun Kharge
3 months, 1 week ago

'Have never undermined any MP,' says Jagdeep Dhankhar amid heated debate with Mallikarjun Kharge

India TV News  

Rajya Sabha witnessed a heated debate between Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Mallikarjun Kharge with the Congress chief accusing him of undermining him as an MP. Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said, "I am a farmer's son, I will not show weakness. You have only one job 24 hours a day, why is a farmer's son sitting here.look what you are saying. To …

'Farmer's son' vs 'labourer's son': Mallikarjun Kharge, Jagdeep Dhankhar face-off
3 months, 1 week ago

'Farmer's son' vs 'labourer's son': Mallikarjun Kharge, Jagdeep Dhankhar face-off

India Today  

The Rajya Sabha witnessed a fiery exchange of words between Jagdeep Dhankhar and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge as uproar over the no-confidence motion against the House chairman continued to mar proceedings on Friday. Speaking on the no-trust motion, Dhankhar said he was the son of a farmer and wouldn't be cowed down by the opposition's move, accusing it of …

DC Edit | Parl held to ransom by both govt & Opp.
3 months, 1 week ago

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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 …

Rahul Gandhi doing mimicry in Parliament premises is immature: Nadda
3 months, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi doing mimicry in Parliament premises is immature: Nadda

Deccan Chronicle  

Leader of Rajya Sabha and BJP chief JP Nadda on Thursday called Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi a "college guy," for doing mimicry in the Parliament premises and said that the latter behaviour was "immature. "Congress party wants to delay and divert the issues.The countrymen are very disturbed when they come to know that a person named George …

Allegations levelled by Congress against VP Jagdeep Dhankar condemnable: JP Nadda
3 months, 1 week ago

Allegations levelled by Congress against VP Jagdeep Dhankar condemnable: JP Nadda

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party president and leader of the House in Rajya Sabha, JP Nadda on Thursday said the allegations levelled against the Chairman and vice president Jagdeep Dhankar by the Congress party are condemnable. Addressing media persons, Nadda said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is a senior leader and should know that the ruling of the Chairman is final and unquestionable. …

'Trampling of democracy, subjugation of truth' new normal in RS: Kharge's latest attack on VP Dhankar
3 months, 1 week ago

'Trampling of democracy, subjugation of truth' new normal in RS: Kharge's latest attack on VP Dhankar

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: As the political showdown over the Opposition’s no-trust motion notice against Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar continues, Leader of Opposition in the Upper House Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday accused the chairman of muzzling the Opposition’s “right to speak”. In a long post on micro-blogging site X, Kharge alleged that the Rajya Sabha Chairman has consistently suppressed …

Rajya Sabha proceedings adjourned for the day amid protests on various issues
3 months, 1 week ago

Rajya Sabha proceedings adjourned for the day amid protests on various issues

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Thursday afternoon amid disruptions as the members of the treasury and opposition benches traded charges over a no-trust motion brought against Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and the BJP's allegations of the Congress leadership's "links" with billionaire investor George Soros. After the laying of the listed papers and reports during the …

I.N.D.I.A. Bloc Move Notice to Remove Dhankhar as V-P
3 months, 1 week ago

I.N.D.I.A. Bloc Move Notice to Remove Dhankhar as V-P

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A day after the INDIA bloc leaders submitted a notice for the removal of vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar for “conducting the Upper House in a partisan manner”, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday accused him of working as the government spokesperson in the Rajya Sabha. The Opposition leaders said that Mr Dhankhar’s conduct has "harmed the country's dignity" and …

Wide aisle: On the Opposition versus the Rajya Sabha Chairman
3 months, 1 week ago

Wide aisle: On the Opposition versus the Rajya Sabha Chairman

The Hindu  

In a move that is unprecedented in India’s parliamentary history, 60 Members of the Rajya Sabha have expressed a loss of confidence in the Chairman, Jagdeep Dhankhar, who is also the Vice-President of India. Mr. Dhankhar’s decision to allow Bharatiya Janata Party MPs to speak on the subject of an adjournment motion that he himself had rejected on December 9 …

Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha fail to function amid BJP-Congress tussle
3 months, 1 week ago

Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha fail to function amid BJP-Congress tussle

The Hindu  

The Rajya Sabha failed to function on Wednesday with uproar from Treasury and Opposition benches over the no-confidence notice against House Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, while the Lok Sabha witnessed repeated adjournments and sparring after getting off to a smooth start following a meeting between Speaker Om Birla and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. In the …

'Chairman Biggest Disruptor, Became Govt's Spokesperson': Kharge On No-Confidence Motion Against Dhankhar
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3 months, 1 week ago

'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 …

Congress calls Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar ‘biggest reason for disruptions’
3 months, 1 week ago

Congress calls Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar ‘biggest reason for disruptions’

Hindustan Times  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar, alleging that the Vice President was the “biggest reason for disruption in the parliament.” Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar listens to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in the Rajya Sabha during the Winter Session of Parliament, in New Delhi. Kharge also alleged that the Rajya …

Will the no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar succeed?
3 months, 1 week ago

Will the no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar succeed?

The Hindu  

On December 10, the opposition submitted a notice to move a no-confidence or impeachment resolution against Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. Additionally, Article 67 provides for the removal of the Vice-President if a majority of Rajya Sabha members pass a resolution to that effect, which must then be “agreed to” by the House of the People. ‘Resolution …

Opposition vs Jagdeep Dhankhar: 10 instances when Vice-President clashed with Congress, other parties
3 months, 1 week ago

Opposition vs Jagdeep Dhankhar: 10 instances when Vice-President clashed with Congress, other parties

Hindustan Times  

From a fiery left-of-centre Janata Dal activist to a centrist dyed-in-the-wool Congressman and finally, a right-wing Hindutva die-hard, Vice-President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar has had a truly chequered career. This week, he became the first person holding one of the top two constitutional posts to face the prospect of impeachment as the Opposition submitted a notice to move a no-confidence …

Rajya Sabha adjourned after chaos over no-trust notice against chairman Dhankar
3 months, 1 week ago

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

Hindustan Times  

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till noon on Wednesday after the House witnessed chaos over the Opposition’s no-trust notice against chairman Jagdeep Dhankar. Rajya Sabha deputy chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh leaves after adjourning the House on Wednesday, Union minister Kiren Rijiju accused the Opposition of making baseless accusations against the vice president and questioned the Congress’ alleged links with billionaire …

Jagdeep Dhankhar:10 statements by Rajya Sabha chairman that riled Congress-led Opposition
3 months, 1 week 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 …

INDIA bloc’s motion to remove Jagdeep Dhankhar: ’Silenced opposition, delegitimized dissent’
3 months, 1 week ago

INDIA bloc’s motion to remove Jagdeep Dhankhar: ’Silenced opposition, delegitimized dissent’

Live Mint  

The no-confidence motion seeking removal of Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday was the first such incident in the country's Parliamentary history. The 60 Rajya Sabha members representing the Congress-led INDIA bloc said they condemned 'the partisan conduct' of Dhankhar, which, they said, is 'unbecoming of High-Level Constitutional Authorities' expected to act in accordance with and in furtherance of …

Rajya Sabha's biggest disruptor is Chairman: Mallikarjun Kharge on big INDIA move
3 months, 1 week ago

Rajya Sabha's biggest disruptor is Chairman: Mallikarjun Kharge on big INDIA move

India Today  

Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday criticised Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, referring to him as "the biggest government spokesperson." He said "The biggest reason for disruptions in Rajya Sabha is Chairman itself," while speaking about the notice to bring in a no-confidence motion against Dhankhar. The Congress chief also accused the Rajya Sabha Chairman of acting like a "headmaster," saying, …

Dhankhar a govt spokesperson, biggest disruptor: Congress on no-trust move against RS chairman
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3 months, 1 week ago

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 …

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