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Rajya Sabha being run by politics, not rules: Mallikarjun Kharge's big charge on VP Jagdeep Dhankhar


Published on 2024-12-11 08:01:04 - MSN
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  • Leading the INDIA bloc charge against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday accused the Rajya Sabha chairman of being partial towards the government and said the House was "being run by politics,

In a recent development in Indian politics, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has accused Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar of running the Upper House based on political considerations rather than established parliamentary rules. Kharge's criticism came after a contentious session where opposition MPs were suspended for demanding a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah regarding a security breach in Parliament. Kharge highlighted that the Rajya Sabha was not adhering to its own rules, particularly Rule 267, which allows for the suspension of business to discuss urgent matters. He expressed concerns over the lack of debate on critical issues like unemployment and the situation in Manipur, suggesting that the government was avoiding discussion on these topics. This accusation has sparked a debate on the functioning of parliamentary democracy in India, focusing on the balance between political strategy and procedural integrity.

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