JAGDEEP DHANKHAR ON OPPOSITION
Who insults parliamentary procedures on daily basis, not us: Kapil Sibal to Jagdeep Dhankhar
MP Kapil Sibal responds to VP Dhankhar's criticism of Chidambaram's remarks on criminal laws. Sibal defends the opposition, highlighting the importance of parliamentary procedures. The exchange of words reflects the ongoing debate on the drafting of new laws.
Who insults parliamentary procedures on daily basis, not us: Kapil Sibal to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal criticised Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for his remarks on Congress leader P Chidambaram's comments about new criminal laws, stating that it was not the opposition but the government that insults parliamentary procedures. Dhankhar had called Chidambaram's statement about part-time drafters of laws "inexcusable," urging him to withdraw the comment.
Modi's habit is to lie, mislead people: RS LoP Mallikarjun Kharge after Oppn MP's stage walkout during PM's speech
Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of lying during a speech about the Constitution. He alleged that the opposition was against the Constitution and that the RSS had opposed it since 1950. NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar supported Kharge, stating that it was the House's responsibility to respect the LoP.
Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge defends Oppn walkout, claims PM Modi spreading lies
Tensions escalated in the Rajya Sabha as opposition parties, led by Congress, staged a walkout during the Prime Minister's reply to the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address on July 3, 2024. Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar condemned the opposition's beh...
Congress biggest opponent of Constitution: PM Modi's scathing attack in Rajya Sabha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a speech to the Rajya Sabha, accused the Congress party of being the "biggest opponent of the Constitution" and criticized it for running a "fake narrative" to mislead the public. He referenced the 1977 elections, fought to protect the Constitution following the Emergency, to counter the opposition's claims about the 2024 elections.
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.
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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.
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.
RS LoP Mallikarjun Kharge leads Oppn MPs into well to protest paper leak
The Opposition in India has urged the government to address the NEET paper leak issue in the Rajya Sabha, causing widespread protests. Leader Mallikarjun Kharge and other leaders walked into the well of the House, while Congress member Phulo Devo Netam fainted due to exhaustion during protests. Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar announced he will not take up notices for suspending listed businesses to address the issue first.
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.
Uproar at Jayant Chaudhary's 'out of turn' speech in Upper House
Leader of opposition Mallikarjun Kharge interrupted Chaudhary's speech and questioned the chairman's discretion.
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.
Parliament sets new practice of Sengol procession ahead of President's address
President Droupadi Murmu entered the new Parliament Building escorted by Jagdeep Dhankhar and Om Birla. Rajeev Sharma, in traditional attire, removed the Sengol and walked in a procession. President Murmu arrived in a six-horse buggy. Vice President Dhankhar, PM Modi, and Speaker Birla welcomed her. The Sengol was placed in front of the president's desk throughout her address. Attendance included 58 diplomats. President Murmu's speech was applauded, mentioning women's reservation bill and Ram Temple.
Dhankhar-Kharge letter war: Cong chief says 'answer may not lie in a discussion', MPs' suspension was premeditated
Kharge was replying to a second letter on the disruption of parliamentary proceedings and the suspension of MPs by Vice President Dhankhar, who had alleged that the disorder by the Opposition in the House was deliberate and part of a strategy.
Allergic to 'Congress grass': Goyal's jibe at opposition Congress in RS
During the Question Hour, Piyush Goyal asked about the weed to Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, who was responding to a query on clearing out species of invasive non-indigenous plants from forests. Without naming opposition Congress, Goyal, who is the Union commerce minister, said, "When I went to a doctor, I was told I am allergic to 'Congress grass'. I want the minister (Yadav) to throw light on how 'Congress grass' causes allergy."
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.
Jagdeep Dhankhar Mimicry Row: President Murmu, PM Modi express concern over MPs' theatrics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressing deep concern over the theatrical actions displayed by a TMC MP. The Vice President's secretariat reported that PM Modi conveyed a sense of great pain regarding the abject theatrics exhibited within the parliamentary setting.
LS Speaker Om Birla meets Dhankhar, expresses deep concern over mimicry incident
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla conveyed concerns to Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar regarding MPs' 'serious misdemeanor' and disrespectful behavior towards the constitutional office of the Vice President, labeling it a 'new low.' "It is shocking that one MP chose to amplify this ignoble act by video graphing. This is a new low and no one believing in democracy will ever appreciate it," he said.
Suspended MP mimics Dhankhar, Rahul Gandhi records; VP calls it "unacceptable"
Trinamool Congress' suspended MP Kalyan Banerjee engaged in a mimicry act imitating Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar during an opposition protest. In an impromptu skit, Banerjee, surrounded by other MPs, mimicked Dhankhar, saying, "My spine is so straight, I'm so tall," while Rahul Gandhi recorded the incident on his phone.
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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