Rajya Sabha saw a clash between the ruling and opposition parties. Congress leader Kharge accused Chairman Dhankar of stifling opposition voices. BJP connected Congress to investor George Soros. TMC MP Sagarika Ghose filed a privilege motion against minister Kiren Rijiju for his remarks on opposition members. The house witnessed heated exchanges between members.
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