Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Rajya Sabha Adjourned Amid Protests over Dhankhar Resignation
The Rajya Sabha, a part of India's Parliament, had to stop its work early because of loud protests from some politicians.
They were upset about two main things: the Vice President, who also leads the Rajya Sabha, suddenly quitting due to health reasons and changes to the voter lists in Bihar.
The opposition politicians think these changes might stop some people from voting.
The Vice President had an unexpected meeting with the President before resigning.
Many politicians are arguing about these issues, making it difficult to get any work done in Parliament.
This has been a common problem during the current session.
Rajya Sabha proceedings were disrupted due to Opposition protests, leading to an early adjournment.
The protests were linked to the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and the electoral roll revision in Bihar.
Dhankhar resigned citing health concerns, after an unscheduled meeting with President Murmu.
Opposition members, including Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav, protested the electoral revision, calling it a threat to democracy.
The Monsoon Session has been marked by repeated disruptions and tensions between the government and the opposition.
- Who
- Opposition members, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and other members of parliament.
- What
- Disruptions and protests in the Rajya Sabha, linked to the resignation of the Vice President and electoral roll concerns.
- When
- During the Monsoon Session of Parliament on Wednesday.
- Where
- Rajya Sabha (Parliament), New Delhi.
- Why
- Opposition protested over Vice President's resignation and alleged issues with the electoral roll revision in Bihar.
Opposition Stance
Government Response
Electoral Roll Revision
Opposition Stance
View the electoral revision as a threat to democracy.
Government Response
Government has not yet released a public statement.
Resignation of Vice President
Opposition Stance
Demands for more information and debate regarding the resignation of the Vice President.
Government Response
Government likely to view the resignation as a personal matter, unless significant questions arise.
- Event
- Rajya Sabha Adjournment
- Cause of Protest
- Vice President's resignation and electoral roll revision in Bihar
- Vice President's Reason for Resignation
- Health Concerns
- Previous Vice President's Term
- August 2022 - August 2027
- Meeting
- Dhankhar's Unscheduled Meeting with President Murmu
