Union minister Kiren Rijiju criticised the Congress party's no-confidence motion against Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, defending Dhankhar's integrity and accusing the opposition of disrespecting the Chair. Rijiju questioned Congress's alleged ties with George Soros and their motives. The opposition, led by Congress, submitted the motion and continues to demand discussion of the Adani issue, leading to parliamentary disruptions.
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