Dhankhar spoke for ‘30%’ of Rajya Sabha time in Parliament winter session: TMC

Friday, 20 December 2024
Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien criticized Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar for allegedly speaking for nearly 30% of the Upper House's functional time during the winter session. O'Brien questioned if this constituted a new parliamentary record. This follows an unsuccessful attempt by opposition members to remove Dhankhar, citing bias and lack of trust.

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