Rajya Sabha Debates: Golden Throne, Goa Tribes, and Stray Animal Management

During the Rajya Sabha session on Wednesday, various issues were raised including the demand to repatriate Maharaja Ranjit Singh's golden throne from the UK, reservation for Scheduled Tribes in the Goa Assembly, and the management of stray animals. Members from different parties highlighted key concerns in their Special Mentions.

The Rajya Sabha session on Wednesday saw members from various parties raise significant issues during Special Mentions. Aam Aadmi Party member Raghav Chadha emphasized the need to bring back Maharaja Ranjit Singh's golden throne from the UK, highlighting its historical significance and inspirational value.

Chadha urged the government to leverage diplomatic relations with the UK to repatriate the throne, which is currently housed in London's Victoria and Albert Museum. He proposed that the throne's return would serve as a source of inspiration rooted in Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s legacy of gallantry and governance.

In other notable mentions, BJP member Sadanand Mhalu Shet Tanavade called for reserved seats for Scheduled Tribes in the Goa Assembly, while AAP's Ashok Kumar Mittal highlighted the rising number of stray animal attacks, urging for a new strategy under the Swachh Bharat Mission to manage the issue effectively. Additional topics discussed included the contamination of rivers in Uttar Pradesh and the recognition of teacher training programs.