Days after Congress-led opposition moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar on Friday said that there is nothing wrong with the notice of impeachment and that nobody in the country is above the Constitution of the country.
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday slammed Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar, accusing him of undermining the opposition and failing to uphold the dignity of the Rajya Sabha.
"I remember that day (2001 Parliament attack). I was worried for my mother when I heard about the attack. Our tributes to those who sacrificed their lives while providing security at the Parliament," the Congress MP said while speaking to reporters.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his vision of 'One Nation, One Election' and said that it pace up the development of the nation and reduced the expenses happens in conducting elections.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, taking shot at Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, highlighted the importance of the chairman role by comparing it to an umpire and suggested to "not take anyone's side."
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of making symbolic gestures, such as "touching the Constitution with his forehead," while failing to address pressing justice issues in the country.
"...When the rules are not being followed by the Chair itself, what can we expect from the Chairman (of Rajya Sabha)?... Opposition MPs are not being allowed to speak in Parliament...No action is being taken against the judge who spoke against the Constitution...The Chairman of Rajya Sabha h
Earlier, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh initiated a debate on the Constitution in the Lok Sabha with a sharp focus on its historical significance and its role in shaping the nation's governance and global standing.
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday lauded Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi's maiden speech in the Lok Sabha and said that her speech was better than his.
"Day in and day out there is only a campaign against the Chairman.....it's a campaign not against me, it's a campaign against category to which I belong," Dhankar said.