On the 13th Anniversary of the Parliament Attack 2001, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Union HM Amit Shah, Union Ministers JP Nadda, Kiren Rijiju and others paid tribute to the fallen Jawans, at the Parliament.
13 December,2024 12:47 PM IST
Amidst ongoing sloganeering by Opposition MPs in the Rajya Sabha, Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed his frustration. He said, “This chamber is more than just a place for debate. Constant parliamentary disruption weakens our democracy.” His remarks came after repeated interruptions from the Opposition, which were disrupting the smooth functioning of the House. The Speaker’s patience wore thin as the session continued to be disrupted, and in response to the chaos, he angrily adjourned the House midway. Dhankhar’s decision to end the proceedings was a direct reaction to the Opposition's behavior, which he believed was harming the democratic process and the integrity of parliamentary discussions.
28 November,2024 02:59 PM IST
The Winter Session of Parliament 2024 has begun, and on the third day, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar addressed the Rajya Sabha. During the session, he took a dig at Congress leader Jairam Ramesh. Dhankar made a comment about Ramesh’s outspoken nature, saying, "Your vocal cords are good when used with permission." This remark was made in response to Ramesh's active participation in the debates and discussions. Dhankar’s comment highlighted the importance of following parliamentary procedures and speaking with proper approval, reminding members of the rules for maintaining order in the House during debates and discussions.
27 November,2024 02:58 PM IST
On September 15, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed concerns about growing prejudice against the reservation system while speaking at the inauguration of the Samvidhan Mandir at Elphinstone Technical High School and Junior College in Mumbai. Dhankhar criticized individuals in constitutional roles who frequently criticize India abroad and advocate for the end of reservations. He described these repeated criticisms as a troubling pattern of prejudice and a serious issue requiring careful thought and discussion. According to Dhankhar, such comments undermine the constitutional commitment to reservations, which are integral to promoting social equality and addressing social disparities. He reaffirmed that, from his constitutional perspective, reservations are a fundamental and positive aspect of the Constitution, designed to foster equality and combat injustice. Dhankhar’s remarks emphasized that reservations are not just a policy but a core principle of the Constitution aimed at achieving social justice and equality.
16 September,2024 11:52 AM IST
Kapil Sibal’s recent comments on the violence against women have drawn the ire of Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar. Coming down heavily on Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday said that he was pained that someone holding a position in the Supreme Court Bar, a Member of Parliament, can term such acts of violence against women as "a symptomatic malaise". Addressing the students and faculty members on the theme 'Role of Women in Viksit Bharat' at the Bharati College, University of Delhi today, the Vice-President said "I am appalled; I am pained and somewhat surprised that someone holding a position in the Supreme Court Bar, a Member of Parliament, acting in a manner and what does he say? A symptomatic malaise and suggested that such incidents are commonplace? What a shame! Words fail me in condemning such a stance. It is doing the greatest injustice to the high position."
31 August,2024 06:40 PM IST
Opposition parties staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha on August 09 after a bitter war of words between Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan and Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. Jaya Bachchan confronted VP Dhankhar over tone, and then Rajya Sabha Chairman swiftly reminds her— "You may be a celebrity, but decorum must be maintained."
09 August,2024 07:01 PM IST
Voting across 8 states/union territories is underway for the 6th phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Polling is being held in 58 constituencies spread across six states and 2 union territories in the Lok Sabha Election Phase 6. President Droupadi Murmu cast her vote at Dr Rajendra Prasad Kendriya Vidyalaya in Delhi. President Murmu showed her inked finger after casting vote. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and wife Sudesh Dhankhar cast their votes in Delhi.
25 May,2024 12:51 PM IST
A heated exchange was witnessed in Rajya Sabha on February 05. Samajwadi Party MP and actor Jaya Bachchan lost her calm and said to Chairman Dhankhar, “We’re not school children.” A question was skipped during the Question Hour in the Upper House and Congress MP Deepender Hooda protested against it. That is when Jaya Bachchan raised her voice and questioned why the question was skipped.
06 February,2024 12:04 PM IST
Leaders paid homage to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at ‘Sadaiv Atal’ memorial on his birth anniversary on December 25. President Murmu paid floral tribute to the former prime minister on his 100th birth anniversary. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar paid obeisance to Atal Bihari Vajpayee at his memorial. PM Narendra Modi also paid tribute to the 10th prime minister of India on his birth anniversary. Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh, LS Speaker Om Birla, BJP President were also present to celebrate Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birthday and also paid their tributes to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 100th birth Anniversary which is being celebrated today.
25 December,2023 01:12 PM IST
While holding a protest against the recent controversy of MPs suspension from the Parliament which arose due to a ruckus created by the Opposition on the Parliament Security Breach issue, LoP Rajya Sabha & Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge says, "The PM is speaking everywhere including Varanasi but not in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on (Parliament security breach incident). We condemn it. This is also a (breach of) privilege case due to the violation of rules. The ruling party people are disturbing the Parliament proceedings." Yesterday, it was the first time that the Parliamentary Affairs minister along with 120 MPs was standing in Rajya Sabha and the MPs were shouting slogans. This shows they don't have faith in democracy."
21 December,2023 01:06 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
