No-Confidence Motion Against Rajya Sabha Chair Rejected Over Procedural Errors

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar criticized the opposition's motion as flawed and defended his role in upholding constitutional principles.

The no-confidence motion against Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar was dismissed due to procedural flaws, including a misspelled name and lack of proper notice.
Dhankhar likened the motion to attempting 'bypass surgery with a vegetable knife,' emphasizing its lack of seriousness and preparation.
Deputy Chairman Harivansh called the motion a deliberate attempt to undermine constitutional institutions and dismissed it as 'cavalier' and 'casual.'
The opposition accused Dhankhar of bias and disrupting parliamentary processes, while Dhankhar defended his rulings as constitutionally sound.
Dhankhar expressed concern over declining parliamentary productivity and the absence of meaningful debates in recent years, urging the media to hold institutions accountable.