Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh on Thursday rejected the no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, calling it "an act of impropriety" to "mar the reputation of the chairman".
In the upper house of Parliament, Leader of the House and Health Minister J P Nadda, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju slammed the Opposition for a motion against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar even as the Opposition members agitated on the Adani issue.
Dhankhar stressed that deviation from rules is virtually sacrilege of this temple (of democracy) and that the Chair can be persuaded historically only by exhibiting the highest standard of conformance to the rules.
The Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, has said that inclusive development, peace, and universal well-being while nurturing the environment is at the heart of Indian philosophy.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday said that education is the greatest catalyst for change and the foundation for establishing equality in society.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has hailed the North-East region as a critical driver of India’s development, emphasizing its contribution to the country’s economic growth, cultural diversity and national unity.
The NHRC is organising a function to celebrate its 31st Foundation Day at Vigyan Bhawan here.
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, accompanied by his wife Dr Sudesh Dhankhar, was warmly welcomed in Shillong by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and Cabinet Minister Dr Mazel Ampareen Lyngdoh.
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has warned the people against the threatening effect of demographic disorder "being engineered strategically for making political fortresses".
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday declared that the Northeast is the heart and soul of Bharat, urging the media to champion the region's potential in tourism and development.
