In a recent move, Jagdeep Dhankhar removed the additional 30-minute break designated for Namaz on Fridays in the Rajya Sabha, sparking controversy. Get the full scoop on this development, including the rule changes and the reactions it has garnered. Stay tuned for the latest updates on this unfolding story.
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00:00 Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar announced on December 8 that the timing
00:07 of sittings on Fridays has been adjusted in Rajya Sabha to align with the Lok Sabha schedule.
00:13 The change has brought to light when DMK MP Tiruchi N Siva pointed out an agenda listed
00:19 at 2 pm on Friday, December 8 during the zero hour.
00:24 This sparked discussions as traditionally, an extra 30-minute lunch break on Fridays
00:29 allowed Muslim members to offer namaz under the rules of procedure and conduct of business
00:35 in the Rajya Sabha.
00:37 However, Chairman Dhankar clarified that this adjustment is not a recent decision and has
00:42 been in practice for some time.
00:45 He stated, "Honourable Members, this is not being done today.
00:49 This has already been done earlier by me and the reason was given."
00:53 The Chairman further explained that the change was made to synchronise the timing with the
00:58 Lok Sabha emphasising the need for both houses to adhere to the same schedule.
01:03 This move eliminates the additional break for namaz on Fridays, a practice that was
01:08 unique to the Rajya Sabha.
01:10 DMK MP M Mohd.
01:12 Abdullah expressed objection, citing the long-standing tradition of fixing 2.30 pm for Muslim members
01:19 to observe Jummah on Fridays.
01:22 However, Chairman Dhankar emphasised the importance of uniformity, stating, "Honourable Members,
01:28 both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have members drawn from all sections of the society."
01:34 It's worth noting that the rules of procedure and conduct of business in Rajya Sabha available
01:40 on the Sansad website have not been updated yet, still showing the provision for an extra
01:45 30-minute lunch break on Fridays as of the 2016 edition.
01:51 Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving situation in the Rajya Sabha as the discussions
01:56 continue.
01:57 Chairman Dhankar
02:13 Honourable Members, This is not being done from today.
02:18 This has already been done earlier by me and reason was given.
02:23 Lok Sabha sits at 2pm.
02:27 Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, being integral part of Parliament, need to adhere to the
02:31 same time to the extent possible.
02:34 And therefore it was 2pm on an earlier occasion as directed by me.
02:40 So this is not a beginning today.
02:42 The practice for such a long time, for 60-70 years, was made for the purpose of Muslim
02:53 members for their Jummah on Friday.
02:55 It was the practice...
02:56 Honourable Members, Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have members drawn from all sections
03:09 of the society.
03:11 Lok Sabha sits at 2pm.
03:14 There are members from every segment.
03:17 Consciously, after due deliberation, I had effected it, indicated to the House, and this
03:25 was already in place on the last session.
03:28 The House will meet after lunch at 2pm, being in conformity with the time frame indicated
03:38 by Lok Sabha.
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