“Jagdeep Dhankhar’s 10 Statements That Upset Congress”

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has drawn sharp criticism from the Congress-led opposition for his controversial remarks on judicial rulings, parliamentary decorum, and political leaders. Here’s a summary of his 10 statements that stirred significant debates:

1. Supreme Court Criticism: Dhankhar termed the 2015 NJAC Act judgment a “compromise of parliamentary sovereignty.”
2. Sonia Gandhi’s Remarks: He called her comments on the judiciary “inappropriate” and showing “lack of faith in democracy.”
3. Suspension Justification: Dhankhar defended suspensions for “misconduct” in Parliament, referring to the event as “sacrilege.”
4. Jairam Ramesh Controversy: He rebuked Ramesh for comments during a heated session, deeming his actions unfit for Parliament.
5. Accountability Remarks: He criticized leaders who “thought they were above the law” as accountability increased.
6. Chidambaram Comments: Dhankhar slammed Chidambaram’s criticism of new criminal laws as “insulting to MPs.”
7. Opposition Walkout: He condemned the walkout during PM Modi’s speech, terming it an “insult to the Constitution.”
8. Kharge Protest: Dhankhar criticized LoP Mallikarjun Kharge for entering the Well of the House during a protest.
9. RSS Praise: Dhankhar referred to himself as an “Eklavya” of the RSS and praised it as a “global think tank.”
10. Rahul Gandhi Swipe: He indirectly targeted Gandhi for allegedly “supporting enemies of the nation.”

These remarks have intensified political tensions, with opposition parties planning motions against him.

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