Opposition leaders, including Kapil Sibal, criticized Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's role as Rajya Sabha chairman, calling it a "sad day for democracy." They accused Dhankhar of bias towards the ruling party and disrupting House proceedings. A no-confidence motion against Dhankhar, signed by 60 opposition MPs, was submitted, while Dhankhar warned of efforts to "disintegrate" the country.
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