Explanation:

• Eight Rajya Sabha MPs were suspended on September 21 for unruly behaviour in the House.
• The government moved a motion seeking the suspension of these MPs and it was passed by voice vote.

Power to suspend Rajya Sabha MPs

• The Chairman of Rajya Sabha is empowered under Rule Number 255 to “direct any Member whose conduct is in his opinion grossly disorderly to withdraw immediately” from the House.
• Unlike the Speaker, however, the Rajya Sabha Chairman does not have the power to suspend a Member. The House may, by another motion, terminate the suspension.
• The House may adopt a motion suspending the Member from the service of the House for a period not exceeding the remainder of the session.

Background

• It is the role and duty of the Presiding Officer — Speaker of Lok Sabha and Chairman of Rajya Sabha — to maintain order so that the House can function smoothly.

Hence both statements are correct.