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Farmer's son vs labourer's son: Huge ruckus in RS as Kharge, Dhankhar clash

Parliament winter session: Rajya Sabha saw a heated exchange between Jagdeep Dhankhar and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge as the no-trust motion against Dhankhar disrupted the proceedings

55 Opposition MPs file impeachment motion against Justice Shekhar Yadav

During a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event on Sunday, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav expressed support for a Uniform Civil Code and suggested that laws should reflect the majority's preferences

BJP issues whip to RS MPs for debate on Constitution on Dec 16, 17

A special discussion on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution is being held in Lok Sabha on Friday and Saturday

Sanjay Singh moves suspension of business notice to discuss Manipur issue

Singh in his notice highlighted the 19-month-long ethnic violence in Manipur

BJP, Opposition clash over no-confidence notice against Jagdeep Dhankhar

Parliament session highlights: LS debates Disaster Management Bill, Rajya Sabha adjourned

Parliament winter session news updates: Catch all the latest news developments related to the proceedings in the Parliament here

RS adjourned till 2 pm amid uproar over BJP's remarks on Cong-Soros nexus

Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2 pm on Thursday amid sloganeering after BJP president J P Nadda attacked the Congress for questioning the ruling given by the Chairman and the party's alleged nexus with US hedge fund tycoon George Soros. After laying of listed papers and reports during the pre-noon session, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar rejected six notices to adjourn the scheduled business of the day and take up matters mentioned in the notices. As several members from the opposition benches raised objections, Nadda criticised Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the House Mallikarjun Kharge for holding a press conference and criticising the Chairman. The Chair cannot be "questioned" with regards to admissibility and for other purposes, Nadda said. "The Chairman's ruling cannot be questioned or criticised. To do so is contempt of the House and the Chairman," the senior BJP leader said. Nadda reiterated the allegation of a link between the Congress and Soros,

History won't forgive those denying level playing field in House: Sibal

With the opposition seeking the removal of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Thursday said history will never forgive those who do not allow a level playing field in the functioning of the House. In a first, parties of the opposition INDIA bloc spearheaded by the Congress on Tuesday submitted a notice in the Rajya Sabha for moving a no-confidence motion against Dhankhar, accusing him of being "extremely partisan" in his role as the Chairman of the Upper House of Parliament. In a post on X, Sibal said, "Jagdeep Dhankar. 60 Members of Rajya Sabha submit a Notice for his removal. Unprecedented. Sad day for the Mother of Democracy!" "History will never forgive those who do not allow a level playing field in the functioning of the House," the Independent member of the Rajya Sabha said. If the motion seeking Dhankhar's removal is moved, the opposition parties need a simple majority to get it passed, but they do not have the requisite numbers in the 243-member

Some forces unable to digest India's progress: VP Jagdeep Dhankar

INDIA bloc parties submitted a no-confidence motion at the Rajya Sabha Secretary General PC Mody's office, seeking the removal of the Chairperson of the Upper House

Parliament highlights: RS chairman's conduct has been contrary to post's dignity, says Kharge

Parliament winter session news updates: Catch all the latest news developments related to the proceedings in the Parliament here

Dhankhar acts like a school headmaster: Kharge on no-confidence motion

Kharge said that Dhankhar, as Rajya Sabha Chairman, acts like a 'school headmaster' and gives sermons to experienced opposition leaders while stopping them from speaking

Moved notice for RS chairman's removal over biased behaviour: Opposition

Several opposition parties on Wednesday said the "partisan" conduct of Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar prompted them to move a notice for his removal as vice president and alleged that politics has taken precedence over rules in the Upper House of Parliament. Addressing a press conference at the Constitution Club here, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that Dhankhar is working as a government spokesperson and acting like a school headmaster, often sermonising experienced opposition leaders and preventing them from speaking in the House. Khage also claimed that Dhankhar himself is responsible for the disruptions in the House. "The Rajya Sabha chairman's conduct has been contrary to the dignity of the post he holds. He targets opposition leaders and often praises the government," Kharge said. "Politics has taken precedence over rules in the Rajya Sabha and the chairman has indulged in partisan behaviour," he alleged. The Congress chief said since 1952, no resolutio

Explained: What pushed INDIA bloc's no-confidence against Jagdeep Dhankhar?

The INDIA bloc has accused Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar of bias, citing his acceptance of BJP speeches linking Sonia Gandhi to George Soros while dismissing 11 opposition notices

Motion against chair an attempt to deviate attention, says Nadda

Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day Wednesday afternoon 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. Soon after the RS reassembled at 12 noon following the day's first adjournment, Leader of the House J P Nadda accused the Congress of standing with billionaire investor George Soros in seeking to destabilise the country, and demanded a discussion. He also condemned the Congress for the opposition's no-confidence notice against Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. He said it was an attempt by the opposition party to divert attention from the issue of "ties between the top Congress leadership and Soros". The members of the treasury benches were on their feet soon after the House met and Deputy Chairman allowed the leader of the house to speak. "I want to bring to your notice that for the last two days our people are raising the issue of

Will YSRCP have courage to support Oppn's motion on Dhankhar, asks Congress

He was reacting to a YSRCP Rajya Sabha MP Vijayasai Reddy's post on X where he supported the proposals of several leaders of the parties in the INDIA bloc for Mamata Banerjee

2 from TDP, 1 from ally BJP file nominations for RS seats in Andhra Pradesh

They filed their nominations on Tuesday with Rajya Sabha Elections Returning Officer R Vanitha Rani at the Assembly building

Parliament highlights: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid ruckus over George Soros

Parliament winter session news updates: Catch all the latest news developments related to the proceedings in the Parliament here

Nadda says Cong has links with George Soros; Oppn demands answers on Adani

As soon as the Rajya Sabha session reconvened at noon following an adjournment, Opposition leaders began raising slogans, sparking a massive uproar in the House

Oppn may move to impeach Jagdeep Dhankhar: Can a Vice-President be removed?

According to reports, the INDIA bloc MPs are considering to move a no-confidence motion against Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, which would be the first ever in India's parliamentary history

AAP MP gives suspension of business notice in RS to discuss crimes in Delhi

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh requested to discuss this serious issue under Rule 267