Indian Opposition Parties Move to Impeach Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

Indian opposition parties have taken the unprecedented step of moving to impeach Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, accusing him of being partisan in his role as the chairman of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of Parliament. The move, which marks a first in the history of the country, was announced by opposition leaders on Tuesday.
The opposition claims that Dhankhar’s actions as the head of the Rajya Sabha have shown clear bias, undermining the impartiality expected of the position. This comes amid increasing tensions between the government and opposition parties, particularly regarding the conduct of parliamentary sessions and the handling of various legislative issues.
Dhankhar’s office has yet to respond to the impeachment motion, and the matter is expected to create further political waves in the Indian political landscape. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has not made any official comments on the development as of now.
This move is seen as a significant escalation in the ongoing friction between the government and opposition. The Vice President of India traditionally holds a neutral and ceremonial role, and accusations of partisanship against Dhankhar have fueled the controversy.
The impeachment proceedings are expected to be closely watched, with major political implications for the functioning of India’s Parliament and the balance of power between the ruling party and the opposition.