Opposition's No-Confidence Motion Against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Dismissed

The no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition against Rajya Sabha ChairmanRajya Sabha ChairmanRajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has been rejected by the deputy chairman on the grounds that a 14-day notice was not given and Mr Dhankhar's name was not spelt correctly.

Deputy Chairman Harivansh noted that the motion was brought to create a narrative against the person holding the second-highest constitutional post in the country, sources said. He pointed out that a joint press conference was also held to create a narrative against the Vice President, they added.

Laying out the reasons for the rejection, Mr Harivansh said a 14-day notice, which is mandatory to move such a motion, was not given. Mr Dhankhar's name, he said, was also not spelt correctly. One protocol that was followed correctly, however, was getting the motion signed by 60 MPs when it was moved last week.