INDIA bloc MPs submit motion to remove Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
1 week, 6 days 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 the learned Hon’ble Chairman of the Rajya Sabha for the extremely partisan manner in which he has been conducting the proceedings of the Council of States,” Jairam Ramesh said in a post on X. BJD chief Naveen Patnaik told reporters in Odisha that his party, which has seven MPs in the Rajya Sabha, has not decided on the INDIA bloc’s motion against Dhankhar.

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No-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar rejected
4 days, 6 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 …

'Motion' To Remove Jagdeep Dhankhar As Rajya Sabha Chairman Dismissed On Technicality. Here's What Happened
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4 days, 8 hours 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
4 days, 18 hours 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 …

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

I.N.D.I.A. Bloc Move Notice to Remove Dhankhar as V-P
1 week, 4 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, 5 days ago

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

Live Mint  

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

INDIA bloc’s motion to remove Jagdeep Dhankhar: ’Silenced opposition, delegitimized dissent’
1 week, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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 …

36 Rajya Sabha MPs back impeachment motion against Allahabad HC judge over controversial VHP event remarks
1 week, 5 days ago

36 Rajya Sabha MPs back impeachment motion against Allahabad HC judge over controversial VHP event remarks

New Indian Express  

The Opposition INDIA bloc parties in the Rajya Sabha are gearing up to submit a motion for the impeachment of Allahabad High Court judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, following his controversial remarks made at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event last week, reported The Indian Express. The report also said that sources revealed that 36 MPs from various opposition parties have …

‘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 …

Opposition moves no-confidence motion against VP Dhankhar
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1 week, 6 days 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 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 …

No-confidence motion moved against Jagdeep Dhankhar
1 week, 6 days ago

No-confidence motion moved against Jagdeep Dhankhar

Firstpost  

Congress-led INDIA bloc has moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Speaker Jagdeep Dhankhar, accusing him of bias and ‘partisan functioning’ For the first time in India’s parliamentary history, a no-confidence motion has been moved against the Rajya Sabha Chairperson. The Congress-led INDIA bloc on Tuesday moved a motion to remove RS Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, accusing him …

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 …

Proud of V-P Dhankhar, Opposition's notice for his removal will be rejected: Union Minister Rijiju
1 week, 6 days 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 week, 6 days 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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1 week, 6 days 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
1 week, 6 days 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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2 weeks 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 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 …

Haryana: BJP’s Kiran Choudhry set to enter Rajya Sabha unopposed
4 months ago

Haryana: BJP’s Kiran Choudhry set to enter Rajya Sabha unopposed

Hindustan Times  

Kiran Choudhry, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party nominee for the Rajya Sabha seat byelection from Haryana, is set to get elected unopposed as no other party has fielded a candidate. Kiran Choudhry, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party nominee for the Rajya Sabha seat byelection from Haryana, filing her papers in Chandigarh on Wednesday. When contacted, Saket Kumar, the managing director …

INDIA bloc likely to bring notice to remove Jadgeep Dhankhar as Vice President: Report
4 months, 2 weeks 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, …

BJD Vice President Soumya Ranjan Patnaik Sacked
1 year, 3 months ago

BJD Vice President Soumya Ranjan Patnaik Sacked

Deccan Chronicle  

BHUBANESWAR: Biju Janata Dal president and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday removed his party’s vice president Soumya Ranjan Patnaik from his post allegedly for his continuous diatribe against the increasing interference of CM’s private secretary VK Pandian in the organizational affairs and questioning the style of functioning of the state government. “Soumya Ranjan Patnaik, vice president, BJD is …

Jagdeep Dhankhar Sworn in as 14th Vice President of India, Takes Up Key Role of Rajya Sabha Speaker
2 years, 4 months ago

Jagdeep Dhankhar Sworn in as 14th Vice President of India, Takes Up Key Role of Rajya Sabha Speaker

News 18  

Former West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar was on Thursday sworn in as the 14th Vice President of India. One of the key roles of Jagdeep Dhankhar, who took oath as the 14th Vice President of India on Thursday, will be to chair Rajya Sabha, the Council of States. The vice president can be removed from office by a resolution of …

Vice Presidential poll 2022: NDA candidate Jagdeep Dhankhar declared Vice President of India
2 years, 4 months ago

Vice Presidential poll 2022: NDA candidate Jagdeep Dhankhar declared Vice President of India

Live Mint  

Vice Presidential election 2022: NDA candidate Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday won the vice presidential election. Rahul Gandhi, Sonia congratulate Jagdeep Dhankhar on winning VP election "Congratulations and best wishes to Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar on his being elected Vice President of India," Sonia Gandhi said in a message. View Full Image National Democratic Alliance 's candidate Jagdeep Dhankhar is elected as …

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