The INDIA bloc is reportedly planning to move a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, alleging “partisan functioning.” According to sources, the motion, to be introduced under Article 67(B) of the Constitution, has garnered support from all opposition parties, including the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), and Samajwadi Party (SP).

This development follows a chaotic session in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, which was adjourned amid uproar over BJP’s accusations that top Congress leaders were colluding with billionaire investor George Soros to destabilise the country. Chairman Dhankhar cautioned the House, stating, “Functioning of the deep state affects us more perniciously than the Covid disease.”

The Upper House witnessed multiple disruptions, with proceedings resuming at 3 pm after three earlier adjournments. Amid ongoing turmoil, Dhankhar informed the House about a meeting held in his chamber between the Leader of the House and the Leader of the Opposition to address the situation.

“The purpose of that meeting was to ensure that the House runs smoothly. Both sides had a frank discussion and they signalled two things. One, that integrity, and sovereignty of the nation are sacred for us. We cannot allow any forces within the country or outside to sacrilege our unity, our integrity and our sovereignty," he said, adding that the leaders have agreed to meet in his chamber again at 10.30 am on Tuesday (December 10).

The Vice President then appealed to all members to carefully consider the oath of the Constitution they have taken to ensure the integrity of the nation on a priority basis. “Any challenge to the unity and integrity of the nation from within or outside requires all of us to offer a united challenge… It is a challenge to our very existence. We as a nation are committed to fighting the sinister forces, the forces that are inimical to India… a deep state that is evolving is required to be neutralised by all of us," he said.