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July 22, 2025, 08:05 PM - 3 min read
Even as the constitutional norms not mentioning a specific time frame, government is said to be keen on holding election to fill the vacant post of Vice President is to be filled “as soon as possible”.
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July 22, 2025, 08:35 AM - 4 min read
Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns as Vice President citing health reasons; Congress alleges deeper political issues amid Monsoon Session.
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July 21, 2025, 05:55 PM - 4 min read
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar confirmed receipt of a notice to remove Justice Yashwant Varma, following the recovery of burnt cash from his residence in Delhi.
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April 4, 2025, 08:45 PM - 3 min read
During the session, Dhankhar took a jibe at AAP MP Raghav Chadha. He stated that Chadha seemed "obsessed" with issues related to the Trump administration in the US.
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December 20, 2024, 04:19 PM - 3 min read
The Rajya Sabha's Winter Session concluded amidst low productivity and frequent disruptions. Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar criticised members for eroding public trust in democracy and urged them to prioritise meaningful debate over discord. Key legislative measures, however, were passed.
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December 19, 2024, 05:37 PM - 2 min read
The Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh rejected the no-confidence motion filed by 60 Opposition MPs against Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, calling it “severely flawed” and an attempt to secure "publicity." He described the petition as bereft of facts and aimed at damaging the reputation of constitutional institutions.
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December 13, 2024, 12:54 PM - 4 min read
The Rajya Sabha erupted in chaos as Vice-President Dhankhar and Congress leader Kharge clashed over the opposition’s no-confidence motion. Dhankhar defended his conduct, invoking his farmer’s roots, while Kharge accused him of bias and siding with the BJP. The House was adjourned till Monday.
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December 13, 2024, 12:23 PM - 4 min read
A heated session early in the Rajya Sabha saw Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar declare his dedication to the nation, calling for decorum amidst Opposition protests. BJP MPs rallied around him, criticising the Opposition's stance while the House also paid tribute to martyrs of the 2001 Parliament attack.
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December 11, 2024, 05:42 PM - 3 min read
Raising the issue of a no-confidence notice against Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, leader of the house JP Nadda said they are trying to divert attention from the real issue by making accusations against the Chair.
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December 11, 2024, 05:05 PM - 2 min read
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday accused Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar of acting as a government spokesperson, criticising his actions as damaging to the dignity of the country. Kharge also announced a no-confidence motion against Dhankhar, aiming to protect democracy and the Constitution.
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December 11, 2024, 11:34 AM - 2 min read
While the BJP slammed the Congress for “colluding” with “anti-India” forces backed by US investor George Soros, the Congress hit back accusing it of raising the issue only to protect industrialist Gautam Adani.
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December 10, 2024, 08:42 PM - 2 min read
The Congress-led INDIA bloc filed a no-confidence motion on Tuesday, accusing the Rajya Sabha Chairman of "partisan functioning." In response, Kiren Rijiju dismissed the move, stating that the NDA holds a majority in the Upper House.
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