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politics1 year ago

"Tensions Flare as Political Figures Clash Over Alleged Insults"

During the Parliament Budget Session, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar reprimanded Congress MP Jairam Ramesh for his remarks against RLD chief Jayant Singh, stating that Ramesh did not deserve to be in the Upper House due to his "misconduct." This came after Dhankhar allowed Jayant Singh to speak on the Bharat Ratna honour to his grandfather, leading to protests from Congress MPs. The Chairman also allowed the Leader of the Opposition, Mallikarjun Kharge, to speak, but expressed unhappiness at the objections raised and accused Congress leaders of insulting Chaudhary Charan Singh and his legacy.

politics2 years ago

Political Leaders Clash Over Mimicry Incident and Caste Linkage

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar for linking caste to a mimicry incident, stating that Dalits have always been denied opportunities in Parliament. Congress leader Sonia Gandhi accused the government of stifling democracy by suspending opposition MPs, while Kharge demanded an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for not addressing the House. Rahul Gandhi dismissed Dhankhar's claim of insult and criticized the media for not covering important issues. Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury called Dhankhar's caste link "terrible."

politics2 years ago

Mimicry Row Escalates: Insult to Vice President's Post Sparks Controversy

Trinamool Congress leader Kalyan Banerjee's mimicry of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar in Parliament has sparked a controversy, with Dhankhar expressing his anger and stating that he will not tolerate any insult to Parliament and his post. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Murmu also criticized the incident, with the President emphasizing the need for dignity and courtesy in expressions. Banerjee defended his actions, stating that mimicry is an art and that even the Prime Minister has done it. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi denied sharing the mimicry clip and questioned the lack of discussion on other important issues. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge questioned the dragging of caste into the issue and raised concerns about being allowed to speak in the House.

politics2 years ago

Political Controversy Erupts as TMC MP Mocks Vice President, Rahul Gandhi Records Him

Trinamool Congress leader Kalyan Banerjee was recorded mimicking Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, sparking criticism from Dhankhar who called it "shameful, ridiculous, and unacceptable." The incident occurred amidst protests by the Opposition demanding a discussion on the Parliament security breach. Dhankhar expressed his disappointment at a senior leader videographing another member of a different party, stating that it was a mockery of the institution. The video clip shows Banerjee impersonating the Rajya Sabha Chairperson, while Rahul Gandhi appears to record it.