Rajya Sabha Begins Debate on Constitution’s 75th Anniversary

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The Rajya Sabha is starting a two-day debate to mark the 75th anniversary of the Constitution’s adoption. The session is expected to see intense discussions, with key BJP and opposition leaders participating amid political tensions.

Rajya Sabha Begins Debate on Constitution’s 75th Anniversary

Context & Significance:

  • The Rajya Sabha is set to begin a two-day debate on the Constitution from today, marking the 75th anniversary of its adoption.
  • This follows a two-day debate held in the Lok Sabha, which concluded on Saturday, showcasing spirited discussions on the Constitution.

Expected Debates and Key Participants:

  • The debate in the Rajya Sabha is expected to be intense, with fiery exchanges between the ruling government and opposition parties.
  • The BJP is likely to target the Congress’s historical adherence to the Constitution, with BJP president JP Nadda leading the charge.
  • Key BJP leaders, including Nirmala Sitharaman, Hardeep Puri, and Kiren Rijiju, are set to participate.
  • On the opposition side, MPs from Trinamool Congress (TMC), Congress, RJD, and SP are also expected to take part, with the TMC assigning 10–11 MPs to discuss the Constitution.

Political Context and Tensions:

  • The debate comes amid heightened tensions, particularly with the opposition moving a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, accusing him of bias.
  • This context adds an extra layer of intensity to the discussions, with both sides expected to use the platform to address political grievances and reinforce their stances on constitutional matters.

    Sources Referred:

    PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Hindustan Times