December 13th 2024.
On Friday, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned until December 16 due to the ongoing tension between the ruling party and the Opposition over a no-trust notice against Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. The Opposition continued to insist on discussing the no-trust notice, while BJP MPs brought up the alleged relationship between former Congress president Sonia Gandhi and US billionaire George Soros, leading to a heated exchange of words.
With no sign of the situation calming down, the Chair decided to adjourn the proceedings until Monday. Earlier, Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha and Union Minister JP Nadda had strongly criticized Congress and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge for their actions, which he deemed as "disrespectful" and "derogatory" towards Constitutional positions. He emphasized that the Chair cannot be questioned regarding admissibility and the Chairman's ruling cannot be challenged without facing contempt of the House and the Chairman.
Meanwhile, the Opposition MPs continued to chant slogans during Nadda's speech. Expressing his disappointment, Nadda stated, "I must say with sadness that yesterday, one of the most senior and experienced leaders, Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, held a press conference and criticized the Chair. This is unacceptable and sets a bad precedent. No amount of condemnation is enough for this behavior."
The day before, Kharge and other INDIA bloc leaders had launched a scathing attack on Chairman Dhankhar, accusing him of repeatedly disrupting the House with his "headmaster-like attitude" and treating Parliament like a school. In a joint press conference with Congress and its allies, Kharge made serious allegations against Vice President Dhankhar, stating, "The biggest disruptor of the House is the Chairman himself." He also accused the Rajya Sabha Chairman of being biased towards the ruling party.
It is clear that the tensions between the ruling party and the Opposition have reached a boiling point, leading to a complete standstill in the functioning of the Rajya Sabha. Both sides have resorted to mudslinging and personal attacks, which is a concerning development and sets a negative precedent for the future. It is crucial for both parties to come to a resolution and resume the proceedings of the House in a civilized and respectful manner.
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