Tue Dec 10 10:44:09 UTC 2024: ## Opposition Files No-Confidence Motion Against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar
**New Delhi:** The opposition bloc in the Rajya Sabha has formally submitted a no-confidence motion against Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. The motion, submitted to the Rajya Sabha Secretary General on Tuesday, alleges partisan conduct of the House proceedings.
The motion enjoys the backing of several parties, including the Congress, TMC, and other members of the INDIA alliance. Opposition leaders accuse Dhankhar of bias in his handling of parliamentary business. While the alliance expressed regret at having to resort to this measure, they asserted it was a necessary step to uphold parliamentary democracy.
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh confirmed the submission of the motion, stating that the INDIA alliance had no other recourse given what they perceive as the Chairman’s biased conduct. The next steps will determine the fate of the motion and its impact on the Rajya Sabha’s functioning. The move marks a significant escalation of tensions between the ruling and opposition parties.
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