Indian opposition makes unprecedented move against Vice President Dhankhar
Opposition parties in India started first-ever impeachment process against Vice President Dhankhar over his upper house leadership style. The move adds more complexity to already tense parliament relations
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
