Jagdeep Dhankhar
VP Dhankhar Calls for Ending 'Monopoly' of Few Heroes in History Books
"Our history books have done injustice to our heroes. Our history has been manipulated and doctored, creating a monopoly of few that gained our independence," Vice President said while speaking as Chief Guest at the function held on the occasion of 138th Birth Anniversary Celebration of Raja Mahendra Pratap at Bharat Mandapam.
VP Dhankhar Calls for Prioritizing National Interest Over Political Gains
Recalling 1975 Emergency, the Dhankhar termed it a dark chapter in Indian history. He said the Union government launched the “It is important to observe “Sanvidhan Hatya Diwas” to apprise the young generation of the flaws of the 1975 Emergency. There came a period when fundamental rights were abolished. Supreme Court also failed to render its duty. The dictatorial attitude of the executive was at its peak,” the Vice President said.
Fiery Exchange in Rajya Sabha: Chairman Dhankhar Clashes with Jaya Bachchan Over 'Tone' Remarks
It started after Jaya Bachchan took objection to the tone of the chairman, following which Dhankhar replied sharply.
Dhankhar Steps Down Briefly Amid Opposition Outcry in RS Over Phogat Disqualification
The uproar began barely minutes after the Rajya Sabha session commenced, forcing Chairman Dhankhar to walk out of his chair in distress. "I have only one option, with a sad heart. I am not going away from my oath, but what I have seen today, is the way I have been treated. Physically, I am not able to sit here," he said before getting up from the chair and walking out.
Dhankhar Warns RS Members: Undignified Behavior Undermines Democratic Principles
He said that members of the House today were getting less tolerant of opposing views. "You can disagree with others, but not listening to opposite views is against parliamentary etiquette," Mr. Dhankhar said at an orientation programme for the first-time members of Rajya Sabha.
RS Chairman Dhankhar Expels Surjewala Amid Disruption of Budget Debate
The scene happened after Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan responded to some queries on the budgetary provisions vis-à-vis farmers. Some members of the opposition started protesting, labeling the Modi government as 'insensitive' towards the concerns of farmers.
Dhankhar Criticizes Opposition Walkout During PM's Speech as 'Dangerous Precedent'
In his final remarks of the 264th session of Rajya Sabha before adjourning the House sine die, Dhankhar described the instance of Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge entering the well of the House as "a disgrace to parliamentary conduct and proprietary."
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Highlights Global Amazement at India's Rapid Progress
Dhankhar stated, "India has changed so much. It has changed from the political, economic, and social points of view, and we have become famous in the world that we are not dependent on any other country now."
Vice President Dhankhar Affirms Constitution's Embrace of 'Ram Rajya' Spirit
He highlighted that there are more than 20 pictures in the Constitution, and Lord Ram's image, along with the spirit of 'Ram Rajya,' is at the pinnacle of the section on Fundamental Rights. Dhankhar asserted that disrespecting Lord Ram is, in fact, disrespecting the framers of the Constitution who carefully placed those images.
Dhankhar Rejects Request to Name Raghav Chadda as Interim Party Leader in RS
Earlier, Kejriwal had formally proposed Raghav Chadha's name as the interim party leader in the Rajya Sabha until any further modifications were deemed necessary.
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