No-confidence motion against Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar: All you need to know
This is the first time in history that a no-confidence motion has been moved against the Vice President of India. While the INDIA bloc has moved the no-confidence motion, it is unlikely to be taken up during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, as such a move requires a 14-day notice.
MPs from Congress, Trinamool Congress, Aam Aadmi Party, Samajwadi Party, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, and Rashtriya Janata Dal have moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar. The no-confidence motion, which has been signed by more than 50 MPs from the opposition, was moved on Tuesday, alleging partisan functioning of the Upper House under Dhankhar.
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First Vice President to face no-confidence motion
This is the first time in history that a no-confidence motion has been moved against the Vice President of India. While the INDIA bloc has moved the no-confidence motion, it is unlikely to be taken up during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, as such a move requires a 14-day notice. The Winter Session of Parliament, which started on 25 November, will conclude on 20 December 2024.
Can opposition get the no-confidence vote passed
Even if the no-confidence motion is accepted, the INDIA bloc does not have the numbers to remove Dhankhar from office. According to Articles 67(b), 92, and 100 of the Constitution, a no-confidence motion introduced in the Rajya Sabha requires a majority of 50 per cent of the members present plus one on the day of voting to remove the Vice President from office.
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The BJP-led NDA has a majority in the Rajya Sabha with 113 MPs and six nominated members, while the opposition alliance has a combined strength of 85 in the Upper House of the Indian Parliament.
Allegations against Dhankhar
Dhankhar, who was elected as the 14th Vice President of India in 2022, has been facing allegations of favouring his political party, the BJP, in the Rajya Sabha, despite holding a constitutional post and being expected to remain neutral.
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On Monday, the Rajya Sabha witnessed uproar from opposition MPs, alleging that they were not being allowed to speak by the Chairman, while those from the ruling party were not interrupted.
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