RS dy chairman rejects Opposition no-confidence movement in opposition to Dhankhar

Opposition leaders, primarily from the INDIA alliance, argued that Dhankhar’s conduct had undermined the democratic functioning of the Higher Home. Nevertheless, the deputy chairman rejected the movement, citing procedural lapses and inadequate grounds for impeachment. The choice has additional escalated pressure between the treasury and Opposition benches throughout the ongoing session.

The impeachment discover got here amid rising friction between Opposition events and the BJP-led authorities, notably over key legislative choices.

This marks a uncommon occasion of such a movement being introduced in opposition to a sitting vice-president, highlighting the Opposition’s dissatisfaction with Dhankhar’s tenure since his election in 2022. Allegations of bias have stemmed from a number of situations the place Opposition members felt their voices had been stifled throughout debates.

Reacting to it, Congress Rajya Sabha MP and general-secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh stated the chairman had agreed with what he had stated within the letter. “He requested me to overlook what he had stated and bury my letter, which is able to discover place solely in his memoirs. He, the truth is, apologised to me,” Ramesh posted on X.