Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar today extended greetings on Rajya Sabha Day. Noting the importance of the Council of States, he asserted that the House should be a platform for debate, dialogue, deliberations and discussions, and called for its rightful role in Amrit Kaal. Mr Dhankhar said, Rajya Sabha contributes towards the welfare of the people by voicing their concerns and acting as a platform for erudite discussions. On the occasion, in the Rajya Sabha today, the Chairman elaborated on the essence of the Upper House in India's democratic polity.