RS chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar leaves House, says Opposition feels he’s unworthy

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Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday alleged that he was not getting Oppositions support and that it feels he is unworthy of the job before announcing he was leaving the House with a heavy heart.I)..

Following an uproar after the Congress and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) demanded a discussion on wrestler Vinesh Phogats disqualification at the Olympics, Dhankhar said he would have to leave for some time although he was not walking away from his oath..

As soon as the House proceeding began, the TMC leaders sought to discuss the disqualification and said they had given a notice..

Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge said the House should discuss the issue and know who is behind the disqualification. ..

Dhankhar said the Oppositions conduct violated the House decorum and insulted the chairman..

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