Maintain Decorum, Respect National Interest: RS Chairman Radhakrishnan
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan cites Rule 251, bars questions during PM’s statement
- RS Chairman invokes Rule 251 on PM’s statement
- Says no questions allowed during such statements
- Urges members to maintain decorum in House
- Highlights issue as matter of national importance
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 24th March: Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday urged members to maintain decorum in the House following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement on a matter of urgent public importance.
Citing Rule 251 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Council of States, the Chairman clarified that ministers are permitted to make statements on critical issues without being subjected to questions at that time.
“The statement just made by the Hon’ble Prime Minister pertains to a critical issue of international diplomatic relations,” he said, calling on members to recognise the gravity of the matter and act in the broader national interest.
The Chairman stressed that maintaining order and discipline in the House is essential, particularly when discussions involve sensitive global developments.
He appealed to all members to extend full cooperation and uphold parliamentary decorum during such proceedings.
