Dhankhar jibe at Jairam evokes Kharge’s retort
Kharge retorted by saying the chairman was trying to bring in the “Varna” (caste) system.
NEW DELHI: A war of words between Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge further intensified on Tuesday when Dhankhar sarcastically suggested that Congress MP Jairam Ramesh should take Kharge’s place in the House to discipline the Congress MPs.
Kharge retorted by saying the chairman was trying to bring in the “Varna” (caste) system. The acrimony started during a discussion on the motion of thanks to the President’s address when Dhankhar asked Pramod Tiwari of the Congress not to state unverified facts.
To this, Ramesh said it would be authenticated. The Chairman advised Ramesh not to interrupt when any member speaks in the House. Annoyed by Ramesh’s disregard for the chair’s suggestion, Dhankhar said, “The senior leadership (Kharge) is here. I think you (Ramesh) should replace (Kharge)… You are so intelligent, so gifted, you should immediately come and take the seat.”
Kharge retorted by saying “do not bring in the Varna system…that is why you are calling Ramesh very intelligent … and I am dull.” He defended his position by attributing his political stature to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and the electorate, emphasising his achievements in public service. “The people who have elevated me to this position are sitting here,” Kharge said, glancing towards Sonia Gandhi.
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