Rajya Sabha Chairman Refers Privilege Notice Against Kharge to Committee
Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan has referred a privilege notice against Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge to the Rajya Sabha Committee of Privileges. The notice, submitted by six BJP MPs, alleges that Kharge made derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan referred a privilege notice against Mallikarjun Kharge to the Rajya Sabha Committee of Privileges, according to reports. The notice was submitted by six BJP MPs led by Brij Lal and alleges that Kharge made remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi that were derogatory, disparaging, and disrespectful. The BJP had also filed a separate complaint with the Election Commission regarding Kharge's remarks during the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Mallikarjun Kharge took his oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha on Monday, taking the oath separately in the Chairman's chamber. He was re-appointed as the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha with effect from June 26. Following the oath-taking, Kharge stated he would raise people's concerns with sincerity and conviction and hold the government accountable.
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