Indian politics took an unexpected turn when opposition groups moved to start impeachment against Jagdeep Dhankhar - a step never taken before in the nations history
The opposition pointed at Dhankhars work as upper-house chairman saying he wasnt fair in his job (which is supposed to be non-partisan). Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stood up for Dhankhar; calling him professional and un-biased in his work
The parliament has been stuck in a stand-still with both sides - ruling and opposition making counter-claims about whos blocking work: some issues include money-related questions about Gautam Adani‚ religious problems up north and north-east unrest
The no-confidence motion wont likely succeed because opposition doesnt have enough votes; but its making the split between Narendra Modiʼs government and its critics even wider. The timing is also tricky - parliament closes for break in mid-december while the motion needs 14-days notice
This painful decision was taken in the interest of parliamentary democracy
Rijiju hit back at the move: “Its not good for democracy; the vice-president should be respected“ he noted pointing out that such actions cant succeed