Congress calls Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar ‘biggest reason for disruptions’
1 week, 5 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 Sabha chairman's conduct has been contrary to the post's dignity as he targets opposition leaders and often praises the government. No Confidence motion against Jagdeep Dhankar In a first, parties of the INDIA bloc on Tuesday submitted a notice to bring a motion in Rajya Sabha for the removal of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, accusing him of "partisan" conduct as the chairman of the Upper House. Similar notices for removal of the Speaker of Lok Sabha have been submitted in the past, but none against the Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman.

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Rajya Sabha adopts motion to nominate 12 MPs to joint panel on simultaneous polls
3 days, 20 hours ago

Rajya Sabha adopts motion to nominate 12 MPs to joint panel on simultaneous polls

The Hindu  

The Rajya Sabha on Friday adopted through voice vote a motion to nominate 12 of its members to the joint committee of Parliament that will scrutinise the two bills proposing simultaneous elections. Soon after the House met following an initial adjournment in the morning, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar asked Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal to move a motion to nominate …

Parliament assault row: Charges against Rahul Gandhi explained
4 days, 5 hours ago

Parliament assault row: Charges against Rahul Gandhi explained

India Today  

A scuffle outside Parliament on Thursday led to the Delhi Police filing an FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi based on a complaint filed by BJP MP Hemang Joshi. Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, denied the allegations and claimed he was stopped from entering Parliament by BJP MPs wielding sticks. Other sections include Section …

Rahul Gandhi in fresh trouble? Delhi Police registers FIR against Congress leader over Parliament scuffle
4 days, 13 hours ago

Rahul Gandhi in fresh trouble? Delhi Police registers FIR against Congress leader over Parliament scuffle

Live Mint  

In fresh trouble for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the Delhi Police on Thursday registered an FIR against him over a scuffle in Parliament after the Bharatiya Janata Party lodged a complaint. Accusing Rahul Gandhi of "physical assault and incitement" during a scuffle on Parliament premises, the BJP sought his indictment under sections of attempt to murder and other charges. Following …

High-voltage drama in Parliament as BJP, INDIA bloc MPs protest amid Ambedkar row | Day in pictures
4 days, 16 hours ago

High-voltage drama in Parliament as BJP, INDIA bloc MPs protest amid Ambedkar row | Day in pictures

Hindustan Times  

High-voltage drama in Parliament as BJP, INDIA bloc MPs protest amid Ambedkar row | Day in pictures The faceoff between opposition and NDA over alleged insult to BR Ambedkar took an ugly turn in Parliament with claims. 1 / 11 BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi gets injured after clashes between India Bloc and NDA MPs following their protests, at Parliament …

No-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar rejected
4 days, 17 hours 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 …

Ambedkar row: Mallikarjun Kharge submits privilege notice in Parliament against Amit Shah
5 days, 5 hours 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 …

Rahul Gandhi misbehaved with me, felt extremely uncomfortable: BJP woman MP from Nagaland
5 days, 5 hours ago

Rahul Gandhi misbehaved with me, felt extremely uncomfortable: BJP woman MP from Nagaland

India TV News  

Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Nagaland Phangnon Konyak has accused Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi of inappropriate behaviour within the Parliament premises. Konyak, the first woman from Nagaland to be elected to the Rajya Sabha, claimed that Gandhi came uncomfortably close to her near the Parliament entrance which made her "extremely uncomfortable". LoP Rahul Gandhi came really …

After BJP, now Congress MPs file police complaint over 'misbehaviour' with Mallikarjun Kharge
5 days, 5 hours 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
5 days, 5 hours 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 …

Delhi Police files FIR against Rahul Gandhi, other MPs for assault on Parliament scuffle
5 days, 5 hours ago

Delhi Police files FIR against Rahul Gandhi, other MPs for assault on Parliament scuffle

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police has registered an FIR against the leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi and other Congress Members of Parliament following a scuffle on Parliament premises on Thursday hours after BJP and Congress members filed cross complaints alleging "assault and attempted murder", sources said. A senior Delhi Police officer confirmed to TNIE that the FIR was filed under sections …

LS, RS adjourned over Congress protest on Amit Shah's Ambedkar remarks
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5 days, 22 hours 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 …

PM Modi meets Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge at his office in Parliament
6 days, 5 hours ago

PM Modi meets Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge at his office in Parliament

India TV News  

A meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and LoP Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was held in the Prime Minister's Office in the Parliament. Notably, PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi and Rajya Sabha LoP Kharge, Lok Sabha Speaker and Rajya Sabha Chairman are the members of the committee that deliberates and appoints …

Chhagan Bhujbal hits out at Ajit Pawar amid resentment in party: 'Am not toy in anyone’s hand'
1 week ago

Chhagan Bhujbal hits out at Ajit Pawar amid resentment in party: 'Am not toy in anyone’s hand'

India TV News  

Senior Nationalist Congress Party leader Chhagan Bhujbal has expressed frustration with the conduct of the party leadership that precipitated his exclusion from the Maharashtra Cabinet and delay in political decisions. While acknowledging that Fadnavis had been keen on his inclusion, Bhujbal implied that his exclusion was a decision made at the top levels of NCP leadership, hinting at party chief …

Mallikarjun Kharge’s BIG retort to PM Modi over Constitution debate: ‘Those who did not fight for country…’
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1 week 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
1 week, 3 days 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 …

All Parliament’s A Stage | Power Play by Anand Mishra
1 week, 3 days ago

All Parliament’s A Stage | Power Play by Anand Mishra

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 13, 2024 18:39 IST - 5 MINS READ Dear readers, When MPs of the indigenous Māori group staged a ceremonial Haka dance in New Zealand’s Parliament to protest the contentious Treaty Principles Bill in November this year, little did they know it would become an internet sensation. Inside Parliament, the nature of protests has seen many variants—be …

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

Dhankhar Vs Kharge: Parliament Stands Witness To Heated Exchange Between 'Sons Of Farmers'. WATCH
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1 week, 3 days 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
1 week, 4 days 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 …

'Farmer's son' vs 'labourer's son': Mallikarjun Kharge, Jagdeep Dhankhar face-off
1 week, 4 days 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 …

'Have never undermined any MP,' says Jagdeep Dhankhar amid heated debate with Mallikarjun Kharge
1 week, 4 days 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 …

DC Edit | Parl held to ransom by both govt & Opp.
1 week, 4 days 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 …

Allegations levelled by Congress against VP Jagdeep Dhankar condemnable: JP Nadda
1 week, 4 days 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
1 week, 5 days 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 …

BJP vs Congress over no-trust motion, George Soros claims stall Parliament again
1 week, 5 days ago

BJP vs Congress over no-trust motion, George Soros claims stall Parliament again

India Today  

Rajya Sabha proceedings were disrupted again on Thursday following a heated exchange between the treasury benches and the opposition over the no-confidence notice against chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, and the alleged nexus between US hedge fund tycoon George Soros and Sonia Gandhi. As soon as the proceedings began in the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister JP Nadda trained his guns on Congress …

I.N.D.I.A. Bloc Move Notice to Remove Dhankhar as V-P
1 week, 5 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 …

'Chairman Biggest Disruptor, Became Govt's Spokesperson': Kharge On No-Confidence Motion Against Dhankhar
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1 week, 5 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 …

Will the no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar succeed?
1 week, 5 days 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 week, 5 days 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 week, 5 days 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 week, 6 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 …

INDIA bloc’s motion to remove Jagdeep Dhankhar: ’Silenced opposition, delegitimized dissent’
1 week, 6 days 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 week, 6 days 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 week, 6 days 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 …

Dhankhar a govt spokesperson, biggest disruptor: Congress on no-trust move against RS chairman
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1 week, 6 days 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 …

No-trust notice against Chair sparks Upper House uproar
1 week, 6 days ago

No-trust notice against Chair sparks Upper House uproar

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Wednesday without transacting any business amid uproar by treasury and opposition benches over the no-trust notice against the House Chairman and the George Soros issue. Several opposition parties on Wednesday said the “partisan” conduct of Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar prompted them to move a notice for his removal as Vice-President …

‘Dhankhar acted in partisan manner’: 60 MPs sign notice
1 week, 6 days ago

‘Dhankhar acted in partisan manner’: 60 MPs sign notice

Hindustan Times  

Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar’s term is rife with instances where he “acted in a manner that is explicitly partisan and unfair towards members belonging to the Opposition”, around 60 Opposition MPs alleged in a notice they submitted seeking his removal. The notice said the chairman repeatedly made disparaging comments about Opposition MPs, criticising “any and every …

‘Extremely regrettable’: BJP on INDIA bloc's resolution to remove Vice President Dhankhar
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1 week, 6 days 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 week, 6 days 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 week, 6 days 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 …

‘Had no choice’: Opposition MPs submit no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairman Dhankhar
1 week, 6 days ago

‘Had no choice’: Opposition MPs submit no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairman Dhankhar

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday said that all parties belonging to the opposition bloc ‘INDIA’ had submitted a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, accusing him of conducting house proceedings in an “extremely partisan manner". Yesterday, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said it before the chairman and JP Nadda was also there - 'by the time you …

Opposition Moves Motion To Remove Jagdeep Dhankhar As Rajya Sabha Chairman
1 week, 6 days 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 …

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

NDA has majority: Kiren Rijiju on no-confidence motion against Jagdeep Dhankhar
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2 weeks ago

NDA has majority: Kiren Rijiju on no-confidence motion against Jagdeep Dhankhar

India Today  

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticised the Congress and its allies for "disrespecting the dignity of the Chair" after the Opposition bloc INDIA moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. The Congress-led INDIA bloc submitted the no-confidence motion on Tuesday, citing "partisan functioning" by the Rajya Sabha Chairman. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said …

No-trust notice against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has 60 signatures
2 weeks 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 Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar: Report
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Opposition to move no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar: Report

New Indian Express  

Opposition MPs in the INDIA bloc have repeatedly accused Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar of showing bias towards the ruling party. Earlier this year, reports suggested that the Opposition was considering a no-confidence motion against the Rajya Sabha Chairman. During the Budget Session, Opposition MPs had expressed concerns over the reduced time and space allocated for them to voice their …

Opposition to move no-confidence motion against Jagdeep Dhankhar in Rajya Sabha
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2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

INDIA bloc leaders in Rajya Sabha plan to bring no-confidence motion against Jagdeep Dhankhar: Sources
2 weeks, 1 day ago

INDIA bloc leaders in Rajya Sabha plan to bring no-confidence motion against Jagdeep Dhankhar: Sources

India TV News  

The leaders of the INDIA bloc in the Rajya Sabha are preparing to bring a no-confidence motion against the Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. In the meantime, the leaders alleged that Rajya Sabha chairman discriminates against opposition leaders by allocating time, interrupting while opposition leaders are speaking. They alleged that the Rajya Sabha chairman stops the opposition leaders without uttering …

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

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 …

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