Hurt by Opposition remarks in Rajya Sabha, Jagdeep Dhankhar leaves Chair briefly (VIDEO)

New Delhi: A pained Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday refused to conduct the proceedings, alleging disrespect from the Opposition members and objecting to a news article accusing him of prejudice.

“The conduct of the members today leaves me in pain. I find myself unable to continue proceedings in the Chair for some time,” he said, rising from the chair saying “with a heavy heart”.

Dhankhar’s decision to leave the chair followed an uproar in the House by the Opposition demanding a discussion on the disqualification of wrestler Vinesh Phogat from Paris Olympics.

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#WATCH | Opposition walks out from Rajya Sabha over the issue of Vinesh Phogat’s disqualification from the Paris Olympics

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar says,"...They (Opposition) think they are the only ones whose hearts are bleeding...The entire nation is in pain… pic.twitter.com/XTyrldhgla

— ANI (@ANI) August 8, 2024 >

When the permission was denied by the Chair, the Opposition walked out.

Amid the din, the Chairperson also expressed displeasure over Trinamool Congress MP Derek O’Brien's conduct.

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How Dare you Shouting at chair??
your conduct is ugliest in the house, I condemn your action.
Next time I Show you the door.
Angry Jagdeep Dhankar Schooled Derek O Brien. pic.twitter.com/8ESIrCDLYL

— Mohit Suryavanshi (@IMAntiSecular) August 8, 2024 >