New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha is poised for a stormy session on Wednesday because the INDIA bloc has submitted a discover to convey a movement to take away Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar from his position because the Chairman of the Higher Home. The opposition has accused Dhankhar of “partisan” conduct, a transfer that intensifies the escalating tensions in Parliament.
The discover, submitted on Tuesday, was spearheaded by Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh and Naseer Hussain and signed by 60 MPs from opposition events, together with the Congress, RJD, TMC, CPI, CPI(M), JMM, AAP, DMK, and SP. The discover was submitted beneath Article 67-B of the Structure, which permits for the removing of the Vice President by a decision within the Council of States (Rajya Sabha).
Opposition Alleges Bias
The opposition bloc claims that Dhankhar’s dealing with of Rajya Sabha proceedings has been biased and undermines the democratic course of. Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala criticized the ruling BJP for allegedly disrupting Parliament to evade discussions on key points equivalent to corruption, inflation, and unemployment. “This can be a black chapter in parliamentary historical past. The federal government is working away from discussions and losing Parliament’s time,” Surjewala asserted.
Surjewala additionally highlighted that that is the primary occasion in India’s 75-year parliamentary historical past the place the federal government itself has been accused of obstructing the functioning of the Home.
Unequal Remedy Alleged
Opposition leaders have additionally raised issues about unequal therapy within the Higher Home. Congress MP Pramod Tiwari alleged that the ruling get together is allowed to voice its views throughout disruptions whereas the opposition is denied the identical alternative. “We now have all the time been keen to interact in debates, however the BJP is intentionally adjourning the Home to keep away from addressing vital points equivalent to unemployment and the latest violence in UP’s Sambhal,” he mentioned.
The INDIA bloc emphasised that the movement is a “sturdy message to combat for parliamentary democracy,” indicating their collective resolve to push again in opposition to what they understand because the erosion of democratic norms.
Challenges in Passing the Movement
Regardless of their willpower, the opposition faces an uphill battle. The movement requires a easy majority to move within the 243-member Rajya Sabha, however the INDIA bloc lacks the requisite numbers to succeed. The transfer seems extra symbolic, geared toward highlighting dissatisfaction with the Chairman’s conduct moderately than attaining his removing.
Authorities Defends Dhankhar
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju condemned the movement, asserting the NDA authorities’s help for Vice President Dhankhar. “We now have numerous respect for Jagdeep Dhankhar. He’s a really educated particular person. The discover signed by 60 MPs is condemnable. The NDA authorities has a full majority and stands firmly behind the Vice President,” Rijiju mentioned.
Escalating Parliamentary Tensions
The no-confidence movement is the newest flashpoint in a collection of confrontations between the ruling get together and the opposition. The opposition claims the BJP is utilizing adjournments to dodge debates on urgent nationwide points, whereas the BJP accuses the opposition of disrupting parliamentary proceedings for political acquire.
