DC Edit | Parl held to ransom by both govt & Opp.
4 weeks, 1 day 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 at all costs. Mr Dhankhar, however, has proved to be an exception among exceptions in terms of his functioning as chairman of the Rajya Sabha in the last two years. After the disruptive interventions of the Opposition washed out the first week of the Winter Session, it is now the turn of the Treasury benches to ensure that no meaningful discussion happens in the Houses. The behaviour of the ruling party members borders on strangeness when they raise media reports pointing to what they feel are questionable links Opposition leaders have with questionable people.

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Jagdeep Dhankhar on no-confidence motion: ‘Bypass surgery with a vegetable knife’
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Jagdeep Dhankhar on no-confidence motion: ‘Bypass surgery with a vegetable knife’

Hindustan Times  

Vice President of India and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar on Tuesday reacted to the now-dismissed 'no confidence' motion against him, saying the opposition tried to do "bypass surgery" with a vegetable cutting knife. A notice against vice president and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar was rejected by the deputy chairman of the Upper House, Harivansh, on several grounds, including …

‘No grounds to reject Opposition’s no-trust notice against V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar’
2 weeks, 6 days ago

‘No grounds to reject Opposition’s no-trust notice against V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar’

New Indian Express  

As per the Article 67, “No resolution to remove the Vice-President shall be moved unless at least 14 days’ notice has been given of the intention to move the resolution.” “There is no question of rejecting a resolution on the 14-day grounds. He also said the notice invoked Article 67, which mandates the prior notice of at least 14 days …

Rajya Sabha: No-confidence motion against Jagdeep Dhankhar junked
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

No-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar rejected
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

India upper house deputy chair rejects opposition move to impeach vice president
3 weeks, 1 day ago

India upper house deputy chair rejects opposition move to impeach vice president

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI, - A move by Indian opposition parties to impeach Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for allegedly performing his job in a partisan manner was rejected, parliament said on Thursday. India upper house deputy chair rejects opposition move to impeach vice president The vice president, India's second highest constitutional office, acts as the chair of the upper house of parliament, …

'Motion' To Remove Jagdeep Dhankhar As Rajya Sabha Chairman Dismissed On Technicality. Here's What Happened
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3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Opposition's no-confidence motion against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar rejected: Sources
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

The Partisan burden of legislative umpires
4 weeks 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 …

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

I.N.D.I.A. Bloc Move Notice to Remove Dhankhar as V-P
4 weeks, 2 days 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
4 weeks, 2 days 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 …

'Chairman Biggest Disruptor, Became Govt's Spokesperson': Kharge On No-Confidence Motion Against Dhankhar
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4 weeks, 2 days 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’
4 weeks, 2 days 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?
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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’
1 month 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
1 month 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, …

Removing Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar won't be a cakewalk. Here's why
1 month ago

Removing Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar won't be a cakewalk. Here's why

India Today  

The Congress-led Opposition is attempting to unseat Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, accusing him of steering the House with a "partisan bias". And, as soon as the motion to remove the Rajya Sabha Chairman passes in both houses of the Parliament, he loses the post and also that of the Vice President of India. In this scenario, passing …

‘Extremely regrettable’: BJP on INDIA bloc's resolution to remove Vice President Dhankhar
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1 month ago

‘Extremely regrettable’: BJP on INDIA bloc's resolution to remove Vice President Dhankhar

Hindustan Times  

Union minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday called the Opposition INDIA bloc's move to submit a notice for removal of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar “extremely regrettable”. While addressing the media, Rijiju, the parliamentary affairs minister, lauded the vice president, who is also chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, saying that he is extremely professional and impartial. About …

Why opposition moved no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankar
1 month ago

Why opposition moved no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankar

Firstpost  

The Congress-led Indi bloc has moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar in the backdrop of a tumultuous Winter Session of Parliament. The opposition has accused Dhankhar of ‘bias’ and running the House to favour the ruling party Dozens of MPs have signed the notice against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. Jairam Ramesh wrote on X, “All …

Extremely partisan, say Opposition MPs in notice to remove Vice Prez Dhankhar
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1 month ago

Extremely partisan, say Opposition MPs in notice to remove Vice Prez Dhankhar

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: About 60 Opposition MPs on Tuesday submitted a notice for the removal of the Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar alleging that his brief term has been rife with instances where he “acted in a manner that is explicitly partisan and unfair towards members belonging to the Opposition”. In the notice, the Opposition MPs have pointed …

Opposition moves no-confidence motion against VP Dhankhar
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1 month ago

Opposition moves no-confidence motion against VP Dhankhar

Deccan Chronicle  

New DelhiThe Opposition parties on Tuesday submitted a notice to move a motion for removing vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar for allegedly conducting the House in a partisan manner. The no-confidence motion against the vice-president marks a significant escalation in the friction between the Opposition parties and Mr Dhankhar, who has often been accused of favouring the ruling party during parliamentary proceedings. …

INDIA bloc MPs submit motion to remove Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
1 month ago

INDIA bloc MPs submit motion to remove Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Members of the Opposition’s INDIA bloc on Tuesday submitted a notice for a motion to remove Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. The Opposition bloc on Tuesday moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. “ALL parties belonging to the INDIA group have had no option but to formally submit a no-confidence motion against …

Opposition Moves Motion To Remove Jagdeep Dhankhar As Rajya Sabha Chairman
1 month ago

Opposition Moves Motion To Remove Jagdeep Dhankhar As Rajya Sabha Chairman

ABP News  

The Trinamool Congress has said that the Opposition has moved a no-confidence motion to remove Vice-Principal Jagdeep Dhankhar as the Rajya Sabha Chairman. TMC Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose said: "For the first time in history, the government itself is not allowing the House to function. The Modi government is murdering Parliament," TMC Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose #ParliamentWinterSession2024 December …

Proud of V-P Dhankhar, Opposition's notice for his removal will be rejected: Union Minister Rijiju
1 month ago

Proud of V-P Dhankhar, Opposition's notice for his removal will be rejected: Union Minister Rijiju

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday condemned the opposition INDIA bloc's move to submit a notice for removal of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, dubbing it as "extremely regrettable." Talking to reporters here, Rijiju said the notice will be rejected by the House as the majority of the members of the Rajya Sabha have "full faith" in Chairman …

Kiren Rijiju rejects opposition's no-trust motion against Dhankhar, says 'NDA has majority in RS'
1 month ago

Kiren Rijiju rejects opposition's no-trust motion against Dhankhar, says 'NDA has majority in RS'

India TV News  

Rejecting the opposition’s no-trust motion against Jagdeep Dhankhar, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju said that NDA has a majority mark in Rajya Sabha. Rijiju called the opposition INDIA bloc’s move to submit a notice for removal of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar as ‘extremely regrettable’ and said that the Centre is very proud of him. In a first, parties …

No-trust notice against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has 60 signatures
1 month ago

No-trust notice against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has 60 signatures

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The strained ties between the Opposition and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar came to a head on Tuesday as the INDIA bloc submitted a notice for a motion in the House to remove him from the post, accusing him of partisanship. Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh and Naseer Hussain submitted the notice signed by 60 MPs — including from …

Opposition to move no-confidence motion against Jagdeep Dhankhar in Rajya Sabha
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1 month ago

Opposition to move no-confidence motion against Jagdeep Dhankhar in Rajya Sabha

India Today  

The Opposition INDIA bloc is set to bring a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar under Article 67 of the Indian Constitution. However, the INDIA bloc is now expressing dissatisfaction with Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, accusing him of showing "bias" towards certain MPs in the Rajya Sabha. INDIA bloc MPs have frequently accused the Rajya Sabha …

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

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

Firstpost  

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 …

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar criticises members for continued disruption of House.
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar criticises members for continued disruption of House.

The Hindu  

Chiding the Rajya Sabha members for disrupting the House for three days, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said that straying from its constitutional duty to represent people’s hopes and aspirations parliament risks sliding into irrelevance. Chair can be convinced, Mr. Dhankhar said, only by “exhibiting the highest standard of conformance to the rules.” He adjourned the house till 12:00 noon. This was …

INDIA bloc likely to bring notice to remove Jadgeep Dhankhar as Vice President: Report
5 months ago

INDIA bloc likely to bring notice to remove Jadgeep Dhankhar as Vice President: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Congress-led INDIA bloc, which has repeatedly accused Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar of being ‘partisan’ against the opposition, is considering submitting a notice to remove him as the Vice President of India, PTI reported on Friday. New Delhi: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar conducts proceedings in the House during Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Friday, Aug. 9, …

RS chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar leaves House, says Opposition feels he’s unworthy
5 months ago

RS chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar leaves House, says Opposition feels he’s unworthy

Hindustan Times  

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday excused himself from presiding over the House for a brief interval, after expressing anguish over the Opposition’s conduct towards the chair. While Dhankhar has accused the Opposition of being indecorous toward the Chair and “tarnishing the dignity” of the post, as many as 14 opposition parties wrote to him complaining that his decisions …

DC Edit | Presiding officers' conduct leaves a lot to be desired
6 months ago

DC Edit | Presiding officers' conduct leaves a lot to be desired

Deccan Chronicle  

The presiding officers of both Houses of the Parliament are the custodians of the prestige of their respective units and the rights of its members. Mr Jagdeep Dhankhar has fired his latest salvo against Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member P. Chidambaram who criticised the new criminal laws as having been “drafted by part-timers”. It may be remembered that Union …

Disruptions a disgrace to Rajya Sabha: Dhankhar
6 months, 1 week ago

Disruptions a disgrace to Rajya Sabha: Dhankhar

The Hindu  

Vice-President and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Jagdeep Dhankhar, during his valedictory remarks on July 3 at the conclusion of the 264th session of the Upper House, expressed “deep disappointment” over recent disruptions in Parliament. Mr. Dhankhar reminded elders that they are expected to exemplify their conduct, turning the Rajya Sabha into a temple of deliberation, discussion, dialogue, and debate. …

'Shameful’: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on TMC MP mimicking him, Rahul Gandhi filming it | WATCH
1 year ago

'Shameful’: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on TMC MP mimicking him, Rahul Gandhi filming it | WATCH

India TV News  

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar slammed Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee for mimicking him saying it was a shameful act. Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned twice during the pre-lunch period after opposition members continued to create uproar in the house while raising the issue of Parliament security breach. The opposition MPs have been demanding a statement from Home Minister Amit …

Indefinite suspension: Supreme Court asks AAP MP Raghav Chadha to tender unconditional apology to Rajya Sabha chairperson
1 year, 2 months ago

Indefinite suspension: Supreme Court asks AAP MP Raghav Chadha to tender unconditional apology to Rajya Sabha chairperson

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on November 3 asked suspended AAP lawmaker Raghav Chadha to tender an unconditional apology to Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar on the select committee issue, and hoped that he would take a “sympathetic” view of the matter. The CJI said the lawmaker will have to meet the Rajya Sabha chairperson to tender an unconditional apology on the …

Opposition parties move privilege notice against Piyush Goyal over remarks against them
1 year, 5 months ago

Opposition parties move privilege notice against Piyush Goyal over remarks against them

The Hindu  

Several leaders of the Opposition alliance INDIA have given a privilege notice against leader of the House in Rajya Sabha Piyush Goyal over his certain remarks against some opposition leaders. Sources said leaders of INDIA parties gave the notice to the Rajya Sabha chairman complaining against Mr. Goyal's certain remarks made while he was speaking on the issue of media …

DC Edit | Govt, Opp. must both ensure Parliament functions
1 year, 9 months ago

DC Edit | Govt, Opp. must both ensure Parliament functions

Deccan Chronicle  

With the meeting of the floor leaders called by the presiding officers of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday failing to come up with a solution to end the logjam, the current leg of the Budget Session of Parliament is in for a washout. While the ruling party has been demanding that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi …

Parliament Budget Session Highlights March 13
1 year, 9 months ago

Parliament Budget Session Highlights March 13

The Hindu  

Both Houses of Parliament adjourned till tomorrow amid chaos— Lok Sabha saw Opposition members protesting and gathering in the well of the House after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi demanded an apology from Rahul Gandhi over his speech in London. Lok Sabha | 2:10 p.m. Lok Sabha adjourned till 11 a.m. on Tuesday As members …

'A cheerleader...'- Congress leader Jairam Ramesh takes a jibe at VP Dhankar over Rahul Gandhi row
1 year, 10 months ago

'A cheerleader...'- Congress leader Jairam Ramesh takes a jibe at VP Dhankar over Rahul Gandhi row

India TV News  

Congress on Thursday slammed Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar for attacking Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his comments regarding microphones being turned off in Parliament. Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, in a statement, said a person in a constitutional post must not take a side. Another Congress leader KC Venugopal also targeted Dhankar saying misrepresenting parliamentary proceedings …

DC Edit | V-P, Speaker not above criticism
2 years ago

DC Edit | V-P, Speaker not above criticism

Deccan Chronicle  

The presiding officers of the two houses of our Parliament, Vice-President and chairman of the Rajya Sabha Jagdeep Dhankhar and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla have cautioned the members about the style of them raising issues inside and out. While Mr Dhankhar would want members to study and analyse the calibration of various indices before they quote them in the …

Rajya Sabha mayhem: Special committee likely to probe Opposition's manhandling claim
3 years, 4 months ago

Rajya Sabha mayhem: Special committee likely to probe Opposition's manhandling claim

India TV News  

A special committee could be set up to look into the alleged manhandling claim of Opposition MPs by the marshals, sources told India TV. Earlier on August 11, unruly scenes were witnessed in Rajya Sabha when Opposition MPs climbed on the officials' table, waved black cloth and threw files when the House began a discussion on farmers' protest against new …

Watch | Why are parties boycotting the rest of the Rajya Sabha Monsoon session?
4 years, 3 months ago

Watch | Why are parties boycotting the rest of the Rajya Sabha Monsoon session?

The Hindu  

Eight Opposition Rajya Sabha MPs were suspended by the House on Monday for their “unruly” behaviour during the debate and voting on the two farm sector Bills. Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad said the opposition will boycott the proceedings of the House till the suspension of eight members is revoked. Indian National Congress Rajya Sabha MP …

Rajya Sabha suspends 8 opposition MPs
4 years, 3 months ago

Rajya Sabha suspends 8 opposition MPs

The Hindu  

Rajya Sabha on Monday suspended eight Opposition members till the remaining Monsoon session, for their unparliamentary behaviour in the House the previous day. The members include Trinamool Congress' Derek O'Brien and Dola Sen, AAP's Sanjay Singh, Congress MPs Rajeev Satav, Syed Naseer Hussain and Ripun Bora, and CPI members K.K. Earlier in the day, Rajya Sabha Chairperson M. Venkaiah Naidu …

Parliament proceedings | 12 Opposition parties give notice of no-confidence against Harivansh
4 years, 3 months ago

Parliament proceedings | 12 Opposition parties give notice of no-confidence against Harivansh

The Hindu  

Twelve opposition parties gave notice for a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, accusing him of violating the parliamentary procedures in trying to pass the farm sector Bills in haste, circumventing all demands for proper voting. “When the agitated members, on being denied the right for a division on this crucial bill protested strongly pointing out how gravely …

Rajya Sabha adjourned six times
6 years ago

Rajya Sabha adjourned six times

The Hindu  

The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday witnessed six adjournments due to protests by members of the Samajwadi Party, the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Rashtriya Janata Dal, alleging misuse of the CBI against the Opposition parties. Soon after the House resumed business, the protesting members gathered in the well of the House shouting slogans leading to adjournment till 2 p.m. Requests …

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