Rajya Sabha Chair Rejects Notice on Vinesh Phogat's Disqualification

The Rajya Sabha Chairman, Jagdeep Dhankhar, rejected a notice by AITC member Mohammed Nadimul Haque seeking discussion on wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification at the Paris Olympics. Dhankhar noted that the notice was not submitted as per the rules, emphasizing adherence to the 10 am deadline under Rule 267.

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday rejected a notice by AITC member Mohammed Nadimul Haque seeking to discuss wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification at the Paris Olympics, citing submission rule violations.

Following the submission of papers in the Upper House, Dhankhar revealed that he received a notice under Rule 267 from Haque. However, the Chairman stressed the importance of adherence to the rules, specifically the 10 am submission deadline.

Dhankhar explained his decision to dismiss the notice, highlighting that it did not meet the required protocol. He urged members to comply with procedural guidelines to ensure their considerations are addressed.