Vice-President Faces Historic No-Confidence Motion in Parliament

The Opposition's move against Jagdeep Dhankhar highlights escalating tensions over parliamentary conduct and institutional integrity.

The Opposition bloc has submitted a no-confidence motion against Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, marking the first such attempt in India's history.
The motion, based on Article 67(b) of the Constitution, requires majority approval in both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha to pass, which is unlikely given the Opposition's lack of numbers.
Dhankhar has been accused by the Opposition of stifling their voices in the Rajya Sabha, with past clashes over issues such as farmer protests and the Manipur violence debate.
The BJP has strongly defended Dhankhar, accusing the Congress of using the motion to divert attention from alleged links between its leadership and billionaire George Soros.
Dhankhar, speaking in Jaipur, emphasized the need to counter narratives that divide the nation and undermine its institutions, while reiterating India's economic progress and aspirations for development.