Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju has come to the defense of Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar in light of the opposition's recent move to file a no-confidence motion against him. Rijiju strongly condemned the motion, asserting that any attacks on the dignity and integrity of the Chairman would be firmly protected. He remarked that the motion is politically motivated, aimed at undermining the authority of the Chairman, who is responsible for ensuring the smooth functioning of the Rajya Sabha.
The opposition has raised concerns over Dhankhar's impartiality in running the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha, accusing him of favoring the government. However, Rijiju rejected these claims, reaffirming that Dhankhar has always upheld the dignity of the House and has not shown any bias toward any political party. He also emphasized that as per the constitution, the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is entrusted with the task of maintaining order in the House and safeguarding its sanctity, regardless of political pressures.
Rijiju's statements come in the wake of increasing tensions between the opposition and the government over key issues, with the opposition alleging that Dhankhar's conduct has been detrimental to the functioning of the House. The opposition’s call for a no-confidence motion is seen as a direct challenge to the Chairman's authority, and it remains to be seen how the government and the ruling party respond to these developments in the coming days.
As the political standoff intensifies, Rijiju reiterated that the government remains committed to ensuring the proper functioning of Parliament and will not allow any efforts to tarnish the Rajya Sabha’s operations. He also expressed confidence that the opposition’s motion would not succeed, given the Chair’s reputation for fairness and impartiality.
The situation reflects the ongoing political tensions between the government and opposition parties, with both sides seeking to assert their influence over the functioning of the Parliament. The outcome of this issue will likely have significant implications for the conduct of legislative affairs in the country.
