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Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar walks out as opposition demands EPIC fraud discussion

IndiaTimes Friday, 28 March 2025
Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar walked out halfway through the business advisory committee meeting due to a standoff with opposition leaders. They demanded discussions on issues like the EPIC fraud and threatened non-cooperation in passing bills if their concerns weren't addressed.
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