Parliament Uproar: Heated Exchange Between Rajya Sabha Chairman and Opposition

Clashes erupted between Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and the opposition, especially with Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan. The incident led to a walkout by opposition parties and accusations of disrespect to democracy. Tensions rose over comments made by BJP member Ghanshyam Tiwari about the Leader of the Opposition.

A heated exchange erupted between Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan on Friday, culminating in a walkout by opposition parties. Dhankhar characterized the walkout as a 'disrespect to democracy and constitution.'

The confrontation began when Bachchan objected to the 'tone' in which Dhankhar addressed her and the silencing of Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge's microphone. Dhankhar, also India's Vice President, emphasized that Bachchan, despite being a celebrity, must observe parliamentary decorum.

As tensions escalated, INDIA bloc parties exited the session, an action condemned by both the chair and the treasury benches. The incident underscores ongoing frictions within the Rajya Sabha, reflecting broader political dissent.