Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has voiced serious concerns regarding a procedural irregularity involving a motion for the removal of a High Court judge. The issue arose when it was discovered that a Member of Parliament's (MP) signature appeared twice on the list of supporting members.

The motion in question, submitted in December, sought the removal of a judge from the Allahabad High Court under Article 124 of the Constitution. It was purportedly backed by 55 members of the Upper House. However, upon verification, it was found that one MP had signed the motion twice, effectively reducing the number of signatories to 54.

Dhankhar addressed the House, calling the matter "serious and culpable," emphasizing that such violations undermine parliamentary standards and warrant thorough investigation. He stated that an inquiry was conducted to ascertain the duplicate signature from the member, but the member denied signing in two places. He cautioned that if a motion contains two signatures from the same member, and the member denies signing twice, "the matter becomes serious and culpable".

Dhankhar stated he would consult with floor leaders to decide on the appropriate course of action to uphold the dignity of the House. He stressed the importance of maintaining high standards, stating that failing to meet public expectations and neglecting deep investigation would be detrimental. He emphasized that the House must set very high standards.

In related news, Jagdeep Dhankhar has reportedly resigned as Vice President, citing health grounds. This unexpected move has triggered speculation and discussion, especially since it occurred after Dhankhar oversaw the first day of the monsoon session in the Rajya Sabha. Some sources suggest his resignation may have been influenced by recent events in the Rajya Sabha, including the opposition-sponsored notice for a motion to remove an Allahabad High Court judge. However, this remains unconfirmed. The government has not yet responded to Dhankhar's resignation. The Election Commission of India will notify a fresh election for the position of Vice President.

Dhankhar also recently addressed human rights violations against Hindus in India's neighborhood, questioning the global silence on the issue. He criticized those he called "moral preachers" and "custodians of human rights" for their silence, suggesting they are "mercenaries". He argued that being "too tolerant" of such transgressions is inappropriate. He also cautioned against forces attempting to portray India negatively and called for a "counter-attack" to neutralize these attempts. He stated that India does not like to be lectured on human rights.