RS Chairman Radhakrishnan chairs meeting with Floor Leaders of political parties, says debate basic tenet of parliamentary democracy

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan chaired his maiden meeting with Floor Leaders of all political parties of the Rajya Sabha today.

Welcoming the 29 Floor Leaders, including ministers, the Chairman thanked them for their overwhelming response and for their goodwill messages on his assumption of office. He remarked that it was heartening to see leaders from across the political spectrum gathered together at short notice.

In his opening remarks, the Chairman emphasized the importance of ensuring that the Rajya Sabha functions with the dignity, discipline, and decorum it deserves. He underlined that dialogue, deliberation, debate, and discussion are the basic tenets of parliamentary democracy.

Highlighting the opportunities available to Members to raise issues of publ