Congress Raises Dhankhar Issue on CPR’s First Day as RS Chairman

On C P Radhakrishnan’s first day as Rajya Sabha chairman, he received a warm welcome from PM Modi, who praised his journey and assured the House’s dignity. However, tensions arose when Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the handling of former VP Jagdeep Dhankhar’s sudden resignation and emphasized the need for equal treatment of opposition voices. This prompted rebuttals from BJP leaders, highlighting Radhakrishnan’s integrity and urging respect for parliamentary decorum. Members called for fair representation of smaller parties and the opposition in parliamentary discussions.

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