New Delhi, Dec 12 (Reporter) Amid massive showdown between the Opposition and ruling party members, the Rajya Sabha on Thursday could barely function and was adjourned for the day after it re-convened post-lunch hour. The Upper House was first adjourned till 2 PM as confrontation between the Opposition and Treasury bench members continued. When the House met again at 2 PM, the protests continued. While Dhankhar was in the Chair, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Mallikarjun Kharge protested against the accusations levelled by ruling party members against Sonia Gandhi. Standing to raise a point of order, Kharge said, "They are making reckless allegations, and Sir, you are respected. You are listening, and you are encouraging. Democracy always runs on two wheels, and the one wheel is Opposition party, and the other wheel is ruling party. You are umpire but if you take one-sided decisions, then it is a big betrayal for democracy and the nation." Earlier in the day, Leader of the House and BJP leader JP Nadda questioned Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s move to hold a press conference yesterday (December 11, 2024) and criticise the House Chairman Dhankhar. Nadda yet again raised the issue of alleged relationship between Sonia Gandhi and George Soros. Addressing a press conference in the national capital on Wednesday, Kharge had alleged that Rajya Sabha Chairman was working as a government spokesperson. The Opposition INDIA bloc has already given notice for a no-confidence motion against Dhankhar, alleging 'partisan' approach while running the House. Meanwhile, Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury today gave notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267 demanding discussion on alleged derogatory and divisive statements made by a sitting judge of Allahabad High Court. The request was, however, declined by the Chairman...////...