Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar assures women MPs of interactive space in new Parliament

Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar assured some women MPs that he will address their concerns regarding facilities in the new Parliament building, including clean toilets, availability of refreshments, seating arrangements, transportation, and an interactive space for members from both Houses. He promised that most issues would be resolved within 72 hours.

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