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Opposition’s No-Trust Motion Against VP Dhankhar Rejected
The Rajya Sabha Secretariat has dismissed the no-confidence motion filed by opposition parties against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. The motion, which alleged partiality in his role as the Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, was rejected on procedural and substantive grounds.
Opposition’s Claims
Opposition MPs filed the motion claiming that Vice President Dhankhar had failed to maintain impartiality during parliamentary proceedings. They accused him of favoring the ruling party and obstructing meaningful debates on critical national issues. According to opposition leaders, Dhankhar’s conduct undermines the constitutional mandate of his office to uphold democratic principles and parliamentary fairness.
Secretariat’s Decision
The Rajya Sabha Secretariat reviewed the motion and declared it invalid. Officials highlighted that the motion lacked substantive evidence to support the allegations. Moreover, procedural errors in the motion’s filing contributed to its dismissal.
The Secretariat emphasized that the Vice President’s actions as the Rajya Sabha Chairperson were consistent with the rules and guidelines governing parliamentary procedures.
Political Reactions
The ruling BJP strongly criticized the no-confidence motion, calling it a frivolous attempt to disrupt Parliament’s functioning. BJP leaders defended Vice President Dhankhar, lauding his commitment to parliamentary norms and the Constitution.
Opposition leaders, however, expressed dissatisfaction with the decision. They argued that their concerns about the Vice President’s neutrality remain unaddressed and vowed to raise the issue through other channels.
A Test of Parliamentary Integrity
The rejection of the no-confidence motion comes at a time when tensions between the ruling party and the opposition are running high. The incident has sparked a broader discussion on the need for greater accountability and transparency in parliamentary processes.
As the winter session continues, the Vice President remains in office, but the controversy underscores deepening political divisions within the Indian Parliament. The episode has highlighted the growing challenges to maintaining trust and cooperation in India’s legislative institutions.
