‘Govt will have its way but…’: Mallikarjun Kharge writes to Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar over suspension of MPs

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attention that multiple notices were submitted under the relevant rules of the Rules and Procedure of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) to address the pressing issue of the breach of Parliament security. The Opposition parties were prepared to engage in a meaningful discussion on the matter....I want to reiterate my commitment to open discussion and dialogue. I am more than willing to engage in a meeting with you at a mutually convenient date and time in the near future to address these concerns constructively..." the letter said.

"I am also hopeful that as Chairman you will accommodate the concerns of the Opposition at all times. The Government will have its way but the Opposition must, you will readily agree, have its say. I have no doubt that you will uphold this basic principle of parliamentary democracy in letter and spirit," the Congress President added.

The letter came in response to the Jagdeep Dhankhar letter earlier in the day where the Rajya Sabha chairman said that Mallikarjun Kharge's refusal to meet him was not in sync with parliamentary practices. The sources close to the Vice-President revealed that Dhankhar sought an interaction with Kharge or a “healthy way forward." The chaotic winter session of Parliament was adjourned sine die on Thursday, one day ahead of the schedule. The session saw some of the major incidents, which are expected to go down in the history of the Parliament.