Jagdeep Dhankhar
Dhankhar: First Draft of Indian History Written by Colonizers with a Distorted Perspective
He further said the first draft of the country's history came from distorted perspective.
Farmers' Concerns Must Take Priority, Says Vice-President Dhankhar
Delivering the Chief Guest's address at the inaugural event of Amrut Mahotsav and Alumni Meet of College of Agriculture, University of Agricultural Sciences in Dharwad, VP Dhankhar said, "Distress of farmers calls for urgent national attention. Farmers need economic security. We cannot afford in this nation, that is rising and the rise is unstoppable and the rise is as never before, to put concerns of farmers on the back burner."
Rajya Sabha Adjourned Until Dec 16 Amid Ongoing Stand-Off
As the Opposition stuck to its demand related to the no-trust notice, BJP MPs raised the issue of the alleged relationship between former Congress president Sonia Gandhi and US billionaire George Soros, sparking noisy exchanges.
Opposition Moves No-Confidence Motion Against Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar
The opposition alleged that the Chairman has been conducting the proceedings of the upper house in a highly partisan manner, leaving them no choice but to take this unprecedented step.
Currency Notes Found on Congress MP's Seat in Rajya Sabha; Dhankhar Orders Investigation
"I wish to inform members that during the routine anti-sabotage check of the chamber after the adjournment of the House yesterday. Apparently, a wad of currency notes was recovered by the security officials from seat number 222 which is presently allotted to Abhishek Manu Singhvi, elected from the state of Telangana."
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.
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