In a tense session of the Rajya Sabha on Friday, Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar found himself in a heated exchange with Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan. The clash occurred amid widespread uproar in the Upper House, where Dhankhar accused opposition MPs of showing disrespect towards the Constitution and democratic principles. Amidst the commotion, he specifically addressed Jaya Bachchan, prompting her to speak.Bachchan criticizes Dhankhars toneJaya Bachchan did not hold back, questioning Dhankhars tone in Parliament, which sparked a sharp response from the Chairman. I, Jaya Amitabh Bachchan, would like to say that I am an artist I understand body language and expressions. I am sorry to say that your tone is not acceptable. We are colleagues you may be sitting on the Chair... she began before Dhankhar interrupted. He urged her to take her seat, remarking, Jaya Ji, take your seat. You have earned a great reputation. An actor is subject to the director. You are not seeing what I see from here. I am a person who has gone out of the way. Enough of this. You may be a celebrity, but you have to understand decorum.Who does Jaya Bachchan think she is Every day, she throws the same tantrums.Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji put her in her place today. Hopefully, shell learn from this. pic.twitter.com/f4dDuWy3fl— BALA (@erbmjha) August 9, 2024Previous tensions and a call for decorumThis confrontation came just days after a similar exchange on Monday when Jaya Bachchan objected to Dhankhar addressing her by her full name, Jaya Amitabh Bachchan, labeling it as a new drama in Parliament. While expressing pride in her husbands achievements, Bachchan also voiced discomfort with the notion that womens identities are often tied to their husbands names. Dhankhar responded to her concerns by referencing procedural norms related to election certificates, stating, However, Jaya Ji, the name that appears in the election certificate is what is used, and you can get the name changed there is a provision for that.The incident highlights ongoing tensions within the Rajya Sabha and underscores the importance of maintaining decorum in parliamentary proceedings, even during times of heated debate.
