CHAIRMAN JAGDEEP DHANKHAR
All is not well with democracy, all parties need to introspect: Vice President Dhankhar
At Maharashtra legislative council centenary celebrations, VP Jagdeep Dhankhar lamented democracy's decline, urging for debate, dialogue, and less confrontation. He criticized disruption, speakers as punching bags, and stressed ethics and morality. State legislatures are democracy's North Pole and legislators its lighthouses.
Law Commission should draft crucial bills, not panel with 'part-time' members: Chidambaram
A day after Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar criticized him for his "part-timers" remark regarding the new criminal laws, Congress leader P Chidambaram stated on Sunday that the drafting of such crucial bills should have been the Law Commission's responsibility rather than a committee with part-time members. Chidambaram highlighted that the Union Home Ministry in May 2020 formed a committee for reforms of criminal laws, which included a chairman, convenor, and members.
Opposition walkout during PM's speech sets 'dangerous precedent': Dhankhar
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar criticized the Opposition for walking out during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reply to the motion of thanks to the President's address, calling it a "dangerous precedent" against democratic values. He condemned Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge for entering the well of the House, labeling it a disgrace to parliamentary conduct.
INDIA bloc parties walk out of Rajya Sabha during PM Modi's speech
During PM Modi's speech in Rajya Sabha, LoP Kharge was denied the opportunity to speak, leading to a walkout by Congress-led bloc parties. Chairman Dhankhar condemned the walkout, calling it an insult to the Constitution. Modi reiterated his duty to be accountable for his government's performance.
War of words between Jagdeep Dhankhar and Mallikarjun Kharge
A confrontation in the Rajya Sabha between Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge over Congress leader Pramod Tiwari's speech ended in a smoother session, allowing Pramod Tiwari to proceed with his address.
"Never in history, there has been such disregard...": RS chairman Dhankar to Kharge amid disruption
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar sternly addressed Leader of Opposition in the House, Mallikarjun Kharge, asserting that Kharge could not continuously "rundown the chair." Dhankhar noted a recurring disregard for the chair from Kharge’s side. This exchange occurred during a debate on the motion of thanks to President Droupadi Murmu's address.
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Rajya Sabha Chair expunges Kharge's remarks on PM poll speeches, RSS
During the Rajya Sabha debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address, Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Modi and the RSS, leading to many of his remarks being expunged by Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. Dhankhar defended the RSS, highlighting its nationalistic work, and rejected Kharge’s use of newspaper clippings to support his claims. The session was marked by interruptions and strong objections from the BJP members
First time in history, says anguished Dhankhar on Kharge entering Rajya Sabha Well
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed his anger over opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge entering the House's Well during an opposition protest. The House witnessed three adjournments due to protests and sloganeering. Dhankhar was surprised that Indian parliamentary tradition would allow such behavior, and adjourned proceedings until 2 pm.
Mallikarjun Kharge says he was forced to go to the Well to get Chairman Dhankhar's attention
Kharge also said that the opposition wanted to raise the NEET issue as it affects lakhs of students, and did not want to disrupt the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address. Meanwhile, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh took to X and said that Kharge was not the first Leader of Opposition to step in the Well of the House.
NCP leader Praful Patel takes oath as Rajya Sabha member
NCP leader Praful Patel on Friday took oath as member of the Upper House of Parliament in presence of Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. Patel was declared elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha on February 21. His fresh term as Rajya Sabha member began in April this year.
French Senate Chairman pushes strategic partnership on his first ever India visit
Gérard Larcher, Chairman of the French Senate, is on an official visit to India to strengthen bilateral ties. He will meet with Jagdeep Dhankhar, President Macron, Prime Minister Modi, and External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, and visit French companies in India.
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar pulls up Congress' Jairam Ramesh, says he doesn't deserve to be in RS
Jagdeep Dhankhar's decision to allow Jayant Singh to speak in the House on the Bharat Ratna honour to his grandfather and former prime minister Chaudhary Charan Singh drew sharp protest from the Congress, leading to a heated exchange of words between the opposition and treasury benches. During this, Ramesh made certain comments. However, these could not be heard amid the uproar.
RS Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar deplores TMC member's 'raising voice' in house
Gokhale had asked a supplementary question on overcrowding of trains and what the government was doing to increase the capacity of trains. However, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told him that his supplementary question did not pertain to the question since it was related to the implementation of Kotipalli-Narasapur railway project, and asked him to take an orientation course instead.
Mallikarjun Kharge asks Rajya Sabha chair to restore expunged parts of his speech
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, leader of the opposition in the Rajya Sabha, on Wednesday urged Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar to restore the expunged parts of his speech on the Motion of Thanks on the president's address. Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Kharge said two pages from his February 2 speech were removed, leading to distortion of intent.
"We're not school kids": Jaya Bachchan's retorts to Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar
Tensions flared in the Rajya Sabha today as opposition members raised concerns over a skipped question during the Question Hour. Amidst uproar, Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan emphasized respectful treatment of members. Despite assurances from the Chairman, commotion persisted. Bachchan asserted members' rights to question and demanded respectful treatment. Chairman Dhankhar, acknowledging her seniority, sought to reconcile, emphasizing adherence to parliamentary decorum.
Jagdeep Dhankhar rejects Raghav Chadha as interim AAP leader in Rajya Sabha
Jagdeep Dhankhar, Rajya Sabha Chairman, rejects AAP's request to appoint Raghav Chadha as interim leader in place of absent Sanjay Singh, citing rules. Dhankhar explains there's no provision for an interim leader. Kejriwal's plea was denied, as per the legal framework, keeping Sanjay Singh as AAP's leader. Singh's term ends on January 27, maintaining his role until then.
RS chairman declines AAP's request to appoint Raghav Chadha as party's interim leader in House
AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal's request to appoint Raghav Chadha as the party's interim leader in the Rajya Sabha has been rejected by Jagdeep Dhankhar. The Vice President has rejected AAP's requesting citing rules. According to sources, Dhankhar in a letter to Kejriwal said, "This aspect is subject to 'The Leaders and Chief Whips of Recognised Parties and Groups in Parliament (Facilities) Act. 1998' and the Rules made thereunder. The request, not being in conformity to applicable legal regime, is not being acceded to."
President, PM Modi back Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar after mimicry taunt
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern and strongly condemned the mocking of Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar by an Opposition MP. The prime minister called Dhankhar to convey his support, expressing distress over the incident in Parliament. Dhankhar shared details of the call on social media.
Winter Session: Opposition stalls Parliament, skips chairman's meeting
Parliament faced disruption for the second consecutive day as the Opposition raised concerns about a security breach on December 13 and demanded a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah. The Lok Sabha was adjourned shortly after starting its session as the Opposition continued to protest, while the Rajya Sabha also faced disruptions
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