Unprecedented Move: Senate Chair Allows Speakers to Exceed Time Limit for the First Time

Senate Chair Breaks Tradition, Allows Speakers to Exceed Time Limit for First Time
Unprecedented Move: Senate Chair Allows Speakers to Exceed Time Limit for the First Time
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A distinctive scenario occurred in the Senate on Friday. Typically, the Chair directs speakers to speak concisely, while also mentioning the time constraints. Contrarily, the Chair allowed speakers to exceed the set time limit for the first time, occasionally under the condition of making their initial statements and also offering additional comments if desired.

This circumstance occurred when, during the debate on the motion of gratitude following the President's speech, the Upper House experienced a lack of speakers as a result of the opposition's walkout.

Indeed, in the NEET paper leak case, every party in the opposition India Block refused to attend the proceedings on Friday. As the debate on the motion of gratitude was included in the order of business. In this scenario, the ruling NDA alliance was responsible for conducting the proceedings from 11 am to 6 pm.


An analogous situation occurred when Milind Deora made his case during the motion of thanks. Deora desired to conclude his speech following a 22-minute duration of speaking. Nevertheless, Chairman Dhankhar urged him to continue speaking by mentioning that this is his first speech in this particular assembly.

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