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The chairman of the Rajya Sabha Jagdeep Dhankhar urged the members of the house to do away with the practices of garnering public attention. The chairman reflected on the issue of members’ conversations to the chairman finding way to the public domain during his opening remarks at the 265th session of the upper house of the parliament.
The chairman said, “I seek to draw your attention to another important and concerning aspect- many a time, Members’ communications to the Chairman find their way to the public domain and sometimes even before the same reach the addressee. This inappropriate practice of garnering public attention is at best avoided.”
The Rajya Sabha chairman also emphasised on the nature of the debates during the proceedings of the house. He stated, “Undeniably there is a need to lower the temperature in our polity. This House must reflect the highest standards of sanctity, propriety and protocol of Parliamentary traditions that will be motivational for legislatures in the largest democracy and outside as well. I have every hope that the proceedings of the House will be marked by enriching and informed debates.”
“Let us uphold the principles of 'Dialogue, Discussion, Deliberation, and Debate', fostering an environment conducive to robust parliamentary discourse and setting an example before the nation,” he added.
He also urged the members of the house to work together for the welfare of the house. He said, “Let us dedicate to ever keep Nation First, relegating partisan interests. Let us all commit to act in togetherness for the welfare of our people.”
