Opposition MPs File Motion Against Kiren Rijiju Over Remarks

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

1. Trinamool MP Sagarika Ghose filed a privilege motion against Kiren Rijiju.
2. Rijiju called opposition MPs “unworthy” of being in Rajya Sabha.
3. Sixty opposition MPs endorsed the motion.
4. Opposition accused Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar of being “partisan.”
5. The incident has escalated tensions between the opposition and the government.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

How It Began

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stirred controversy in Rajya Sabha by stating, “You all are not worthy of being in this house.” This led Trinamool Congress MP Sagarika Ghose to file a privilege motion notice against him.

Opposition’s Allegations

Ghose accused Rijiju of misusing his office and using “unparliamentary language” to insult opposition MPs. She remarked, “Instead of facilitating smooth parliamentary sessions, the minister has chosen to insult the opposition repeatedly.”

Opposition’s Collective Action

The privilege motion gained support from 60 opposition MPs. Additionally, members from the INDIA bloc submitted a no-confidence motion against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, accusing him of partisanship.

Government’s Stand

Rijiju defended his comments, stating, “If you cannot respect the chair, you have no right to be a member of this House.” His remarks were seen as a response to the opposition’s criticism of the Rajya Sabha Chairman.

Future Implications

The privilege motion and no-confidence motion could lead to heated debates in the ongoing parliamentary session. Opposition parties have demanded strict action against Rijiju and a fair review of their allegations against the Vice President.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

• Kiren Rijiju labeled opposition MPs as “unworthy.”
• Sagarika Ghose filed a privilege motion supported by 60 MPs.
• Opposition criticized Vice President for alleged partisanship.

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