The INDIA opposition bloc has initiated a motion to remove Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar from his role as Rajya Sabha chairman, citing partisan conduct. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju condemned the move as disrespectful and a diversionary tactic from alleged Congress-Soros links, while defending Dhankhar's impartiality.
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