THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
New Delhi, Dec 13: The Rajya Sabha was unable to function on Friday due to a clash between the Treasury and Opposition benches over the no-confidence notice against Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.
Proceedings were adjourned until December 16 following an argument between Dhankhar and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, sparked by the row over the motion.
The Rajya Sabha Chairman vehemently condemned the opposition and accused them of disrespecting the Constitution.
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“I am a farmer’s son; I will not show weakness. I will sacrifice my life for my country. You (opposition) have only one job 24 hours a day, why is a farmer’s son sitting here. Look what you are saying. I have tolerated a lot. You have the right to bring a motion but you are insulting the Constitution,” Dhankhar stated.
Replying to Dhankhar, Kharge said, “You are encouraging the (BJP) members to speak against members of other parties. I am also a son of farmer. I have faced more challenges than you. You are insulting our party leaders; you are insulting the Congress. We have not come here to listen to your praises, we have come here for discussion”.
Notably, on December 10, the INDIA bloc submitted the no-confidence motion to the Secretary-General of the Rajya Sabha.
