RS logjam continues over VP impeachment bid, Soros issue – Times of India

RajyaSabha The proceedings were thwarted on Wednesday when members of the Finance Ministry and opposition figures sparred over the notice to dismiss the chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and the George Soros problem. Before adjourning the proceedings, both Dhankhar and Vice Chairman Harivansh allowed Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and JP Nadda to speak.
Both ministers declined INDIA block for filing the notice against Dhankhar and Congress for their alleged links with Soros-backed outfits. Soon after the proceedings began, Rijiju accused the Congress of aligning itself with “anti-India forces” and undermining the dignity of the Speaker. “If you cannot respect the Speaker, you have no right to be a member of this House,” he said. Nadda accused the Congress of acting as an “instrument of external forces”. Demanding a discussion about the alleged connection, he said: “Over the past two days, people have raised the issue: What relationship does the Congress leadership have with Soros?” The opposition announcement against Dhankhar is an attempt to divert attention, he said. Since the members of both benches did not yield, the proceedings had to be adjourned for the day.
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