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News India Live, Digital Desk: A grand farewell ceremony was organized in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday for the MPs who are retiring in the next three months. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also participated in this program which lasted for about 6 hours and appreciated the contribution of the MPs. However, amidst this happy atmosphere, senior Congress leaders and MPs Jairam Ramesh Raised an issue which has created a stir in the political circles. Jairam Ramesh former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Expressed deep concern and surprise at not getting a formal farewell till now.
Jairam Ramesh’s sharp question: “This is a matter of concern”
Jairam Ramesh posted on social media platform ‘X’ and raised questions on the functioning of the government. He wrote that it is a matter of great regret that the government does not have time to bid farewell to the person who was the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
3 big things about Jairam Ramesh’s statement:
Double standards: “Today there was a 6-hour farewell ceremony for the MPs in the Rajya Sabha, the PM also came. But there was no program for the former Vice President who left the post 8 months ago.”
Compulsory Retirement Claim: In his post, Ramesh termed Dhankhar’s resignation as ‘Compulsory Retirement’, which has given rise to a new controversy.
Insult of democratic tradition: Congress argues that as per the traditions of the House, every Chairman should get a respectable farewell, which has not been seen till now in the case of Dhankhar.
Had suddenly resigned in July 2025
Let us tell you that Jagdeep Dhankhar 21 July 2025 had suddenly resigned from his post. The official reason for resignation was given as ‘health related problems’, but opposition parties, especially Congress, have alleged that he was forced to step down. Opposition leaders claim that their differences with the government had increased due to its stance on farmers’ issues.
Prime Minister’s message to MPs: “There is no full stop in politics”
On one hand, Jairam Ramesh attacked, while on the other hand, Prime Minister Modi made an emotional appeal to the farewell MPs. The PM said that there is no ‘full stop’ in politics and the capital of experience is always useful for the country. He also advised new MPs to learn from senior leaders like Sharad Pawar and Mallikarjun Kharge.