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'

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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 of the INDIA bloc on Tuesday submitted a notice to bring a motion in Rajya Sabha for the removal of Dhankhar, accusing him of ‘partisan’ conduct as the chairperson of the Upper House. On behalf of the opposition, Congress leaders submitted the notice signed by 60 opposition MPs, including from the Congress, RJD, TMC, CPI, CPI-M, JMM, AAP, DMK, Samajwadi Party, to Rajya Sabha Secretary General P C Mody.

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

'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 …

Drawn to mar reputation: Opposition's no-trust motion against V-P rejected
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Drawn to mar reputation: Opposition's no-trust motion against V-P rejected

India Today  

The no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has been rejected by the deputy chairman on the grounds that it was moved to "mar" the reputation of the Vice President. In a detailed order, Deputy Chairman Harivansh called the motion "flawed", adding that it was drawn in "haste" to mar the reputation of the Chairman. …

BJD not to support no-trust motion against Jagdeep Dhankhar, says party MP
3 weeks, 5 days ago

BJD not to support no-trust motion against Jagdeep Dhankhar, says party MP

Hindustan Times  

The Biju Janata Dal has decided not to support the INDIA bloc’s no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, the party’s Rajya Sabha MP Niranjan Bishi said on Sunday. Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and BJD MP Niranjan Bishi. His comment comes days after BJD chief and former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik said the party was examining the …

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 …

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 …

Motion against Kiren Rijiju for terming Opposition MPs 'unworthy' of House
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Motion against Kiren Rijiju for terming Opposition MPs 'unworthy' of House

India Today  

Trinamool Congress MP Sagarika Ghose on Thursday moved a privilege motion notice against Union Minister Kiren Rijiju for calling opposition MPs "unworthy" of being in Rajya Sabha. This came a day after Rijiju, speaking to opposition MPs in Rajya Sabha, said, "You all are not worthy of being in this house." Speaking with reporters, Ghose said, "The Minister for Parliamentary …

Privilege motion moved against Kiren Rijiju for derogatory remarks against Opposition leaders
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Privilege motion moved against Kiren Rijiju for derogatory remarks against Opposition leaders

India TV News  

Amid a no-confidence motion against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, one privilege motion was on Thursday moved against Kiren Rijiju for derogatory remarks against Opposition leaders in Rajya Sabha. Trinamool Congress' Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose on Thursday submitted a privilege motion notice against Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju for making a derogatory remark against opposition leaders in the Upper House. …

'Trampling of democracy, subjugation of truth' new normal in RS: Kharge's latest attack on VP Dhankar
4 weeks, 2 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 …

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 …

‘NDA government has majority’: Kiren Rijiju's response to no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman
1 month ago

‘NDA government has majority’: Kiren Rijiju's response to no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman

Hindustan Times  

Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday, responding to the Opposition's no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, said the NDA government holds the majority in the House. The Opposition bloc on Tuesday moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. The Parliamentary affairs minister said that Jagdeep Dhankhar comes from a humble farmer's family and is the …

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, …

Kiren Rijiju rips into Opposition for no-trust motion against Jagdeep Dhankhar
1 month ago

Kiren Rijiju rips into Opposition for no-trust motion against Jagdeep Dhankhar

India Today  

Chaos erupted in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday as the government and Opposition locked horns over a no-trust motion against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. The uproar began as soon as the House convened, with Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju launching a scathing attack on the opposition. Defending Dhankhar, he said, “If the opposition attacks the dignity of the Chairman, …

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

‘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 …

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. …

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

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 …

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 jabs Rahul Gandhi over 'PM-Adani' interview: Enjoys creating tamasha
1 month ago

Kiren Rijiju jabs Rahul Gandhi over 'PM-Adani' interview: Enjoys creating tamasha

India Today  

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju lashed out at Rahul Gandhi over his mock interview on the Gautam Adani bribery case in Parliament complex, saying the Leader of the Opposition "enjoys creating a tamasha" and abusing the Prime Minister. Samajwadi Party, TMC, all Congress MPs in Rajya Sabha, some Congress MPs in Lok Sabha & many Party MPs are really interested to …

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 …

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

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

BJP-led NDA crosses majority mark in Rajya Sabha after unopposed election of 12 members
4 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP-led NDA crosses majority mark in Rajya Sabha after unopposed election of 12 members

India TV News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance has successfully crossed the majority mark in the Rajya Sabha following the unopposed election of 12 new members to the Upper House. The BJP's strength in the Rajya Sabha has risen to 96 following the unopposed election of its nine members, bringing the National Democratic Alliance to a total of 121 seats in …

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, …

Jagdeep Dhankhar Backs Kharge During LoPs Address On Hathras Tragedy, Shuts Down NDA MPs video
6 months, 1 week ago

Jagdeep Dhankhar Backs Kharge During LoPs Address On Hathras Tragedy, Shuts Down NDA MPs video

ABP News  

It was one of those rare occasions in Parliament when the Rajya Sabha Chairman backed the Opposition and silenced the ruling party's members. As the final day of the Rajya Sabha's special session began on Wednesday, the Upper House presided over by Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar observed a minute of silence for the 121 victims of the Hathras stampede on Tuesday. …

PM Narendra Modi gives 'conduct' advice to NDA MPs, says Opposition upset with him because…
6 months, 1 week ago

PM Narendra Modi gives 'conduct' advice to NDA MPs, says Opposition upset with him because…

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked the MPs of the ruling National Democratic Alliance to follow parliamentary rules and conduct. Follow Live Updates on Parliament Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said PM Modi asked the MPs to visit Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the MPs that all members of the Parliament serve the nation, irrespective …

Nitish, Naidu may dump NDA, help INDIA bloc form govt: RJD
7 months ago

Nitish, Naidu may dump NDA, help INDIA bloc form govt: RJD

The Hindu  

The RJD on Tuesday afternoon claimed that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Telugu Desam Party president Chandrababu Naidu "shared a dislike for vendetta politics" which could lead them away from the BJP-led NDA. RJD national spokesperson Manoj Kumar Jha also recalled the forecast of Kumar, who heads the JD, that "those who came to power will be ousted in …

JDU releases national executive list, no mention of Rajya Sabha Deputy Speaker Harivansh
1 year, 4 months ago

JDU releases national executive list, no mention of Rajya Sabha Deputy Speaker Harivansh

India TV News  

JDU national executive list: The Janata Dal-United has released a new list of national executives with Lalan Singh as president and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as its member. In this list of 98 members name of Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh is missing and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has found a mention. Interestingly, a few days back, Harivansh had …

Nitish meets Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman amid buzz of his return to NDA
1 year, 6 months ago

Nitish meets Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman amid buzz of his return to NDA

India Today  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar met with Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman and Janata Dal MP Harivansh at his residence in Patna. The meeting between the two leaders which lasted for about one and a half hours is extremely crucial as this was the first time the Bihar chief minister met Harivansh after he broke an alliance with BJP last August …

Jagdeep Dhankhar accused of being BJP’s ‘cheerleader’: Not the first time!
1 year, 10 months ago

Jagdeep Dhankhar accused of being BJP’s ‘cheerleader’: Not the first time!

Live Mint  

The Congress has criticised Jagdeep Dhankhar, the Vice President of India and Rajya Sabha Chairman, for attacking Rahul Gandhi's remarks in the UK. According to Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh, Dhankhar's criticism was "both confusing as well as disappointing". Dhankhar's remarks serve to underscore the actions of the ruling government, which has suppressed the voices of the opposition, …

‘Kisanputra’ Dhankhar is 14th Vice-President
2 years, 5 months ago

‘Kisanputra’ Dhankhar is 14th Vice-President

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: BJP-led NDA candidate Jagdeep Dhankhar, 71, on Saturday was elected as the 14th vice-president of the country. Mr Dhankhar, described as a "kisanputra" by the ruling BJP, defeated the joint Opposition candidate and former Union minister Margaret Alva. Soon after the results were announced, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president J.P. Nadda went to personally congratulate Mr …

NDA's Jagdeep Dhankhar Wins Vice Presidential Election by 346 Votes
2 years, 5 months ago

NDA's Jagdeep Dhankhar Wins Vice Presidential Election by 346 Votes

The Quint  

National Democratic Alliance 's Jagdeep Dhankhar has emerged victorious in the two-headed Vice Presidential election on Saturday, 6 August, defeating the Opposition candidate Margaret Alva. "NDA candidate Jagdeep Dhankar won by 346 votes as he bagged 528 of the total 725 votes that were cast. While 15 were termed invalid, Opposition candidate Margret Alva received 182 votes in the election," …

Presidential polls | Rajnath speaks to Pawar, Mamata, Kharge
2 years, 6 months ago

Presidential polls | Rajnath speaks to Pawar, Mamata, Kharge

The Hindu  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Bharatiya Janata Party president J.P. Nadda on Wednesday began the consultation process, on behalf of the NDA, for the upcoming polls for electing the new President of India, by dialling key Opposition leaders, NDA allies and neutral parties such as the Biju Janata Dal. Among the leaders whom Mr. Singh spoke to include Leader of …

News Analysis | Denial of Rajya Sabha seat to R.C.P. Singh reveals unease in BJP-JD(U) alliance
2 years, 7 months ago

News Analysis | Denial of Rajya Sabha seat to R.C.P. Singh reveals unease in BJP-JD(U) alliance

The Hindu  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s denial of a Rajya Sabha seat to his party leader and Union Minister R.C.P. On the face of it, Mr. Kumar is well within his rights to nominate any suitable candidate to the Rajya Sabha, but denying Mr. Singh, a Union Minister, is much more than a technicality. According to those in the know, Mr. …

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