Congress leader criticized the lack of farewell for former VP Dhankhar during new Rajya Sabha Chairman's swearing-in.

Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge sparked controversy during the swearing-in of new Chairman CP Radhakrishnan by expressing regret over the sudden resignation of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar in July, noting the House had no chance to bid him farewell. Kharge emphasized the need for impartiality and equal treatment between political benches, urging the new Chairman to uphold constitutional values. His remarks drew sharp criticism from ruling party members, including Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and Union Minister J.P. Nadda, who called the comments inappropriate and disruptive for a formal occasion. The exchange highlighted ongoing tensions between the opposition and government over parliamentary conduct and respect for institutional norms.