Oppn mulls 'no-confidence' motion against RS Chairman

NEW DELHI: The Opposition INDIA bloc is said to be mulling over moving a 'Motion of No Confidence' against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar.

- SIMONTINI BHATTACHARJEE

The move against Vice President Dhankhar, who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, comes amid the ongoing winter session. The Opposition has alleged Chairman Dhankhar's bias in the functioning of the Upper House. Opposition MPs have accused him of frequent interruptions in their Speeches, inadequate opportunities for debate and discussion, and favouritism towards the treasury benches.

This extraordinary step comes amid rising tensions and accusations involving George Soros and national security concerns, which have overshadowed internal disputes within the House. The Congress, supported by key allies like the TMC and Samajwadi Party, is spearheading this effort, citing inappropriate conduct by Dhankhar, sources in the Opposition indicated on Monday.

Recent tensions were further inflamed by Union Minister and BJP national president J P Nadda, who highlighted connections between the Forum of Democratic Leaders in the Asia-Pacific and controversial figure George Soros. Allegations of national security risks and attempts to sideline pertinent issues like the Adani controversy have surfaced in the House. Critical voices, including Digvijaya Singh, argue that the chairman’s partiality has sparked constitutional debates over the vice president’s potential removal, as per Article 67(b).