The INDIA bloc parties are likely to move a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar over alleged partisan functioning in the house, sources said on Monday.
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar informed the house that a wad of cash was found on a seat allotted to Abhishek Manu Singhvi by security officials.
The Congress party sources on Friday believed that currency notes recovered from the bench of party leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi was a "ploy to distract attention" from the Adani issue.
A chaos erupted in the Rajya Sabha after Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday said that a bundle of cash was found in a seat belonging to Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi, whereas the Opposition said this was a "conspiracy" by the BJP.
Amid continuous sloganeering by opposition MPs in both Houses for the fourth straight day, Parliament was adjourned till December 2 (Monday) on Friday, failing to conduct substantial business.
Amid disruptions in Parliament over opposition's demands for discussion on Adani issue, Manipur situation and Sambhal violence, Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar on Thursday said that parliamentary disruption is not a remedy but a malady and urged the members to enga
Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar said on Thursday that everyone in the Parliament should have the highest regard for conforming to the rules of the House, as any such deviation in tantamount to being sacrilegious to the "temple of democracy."
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasised the importance of adhering to the traditions of the House on Wednesday, stressing that rulings made by the chair should be respected.
Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has accepted the resignation of Rajya Sabha member from Odisha, Sujit Kumar following his expulsion from the Biju Janta Dal.
Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar launched a fresh attack on Rajya Sabha MP and Supreme Court advocate Kapil Sibal on Sunday over his'symptomatic malaise' remarks.