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Harivansh Poised for Unanimous Return as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman

Harivansh is set to be re-elected as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, with sources indicating the election will be unanimous. The motion was moved by Leader of the House JP Nadda and seconded by BJP member S Phangnon Konyak. Chairman SP Radhakrishnan is expected to formally declare Harivansh elected following a voice vote. Harivansh, whose previous term ended on April 9, was recently re-nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu.

Key Points: Harivansh Re-elected as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman

  • Unanimous re-election expected
  • Motion by JP Nadda
  • Seconded by S Phangnon Konyak
  • Election scheduled for Friday
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Harivansh to return as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman

Harivansh set for unanimous re-election as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman following his re-nomination to the upper house. Vote expected Friday.

"Harivansh is slated to be re-elected as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. - Sources"

New Delhi, April 16

Harivansh, who has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha and was Deputy Chairman before his term as a member of the upper House ended earlier this month, is again slated to take up the role.

Sources said Harivansh is slated to be re-elected as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. No notice of motion was received from the Opposition before the stipulated time - 12 noon - on April 26.

The sources said that the election to the office of the Deputy Chairman is likely to be unanimous.

They said that the motion moved by JP Nadda, who is Leader of the House, and seconded by BJP member S Phangnon Konyak, may be adopted by the House by a voice vote.

Thereafter, Chairman SP Radhakrishnan will declare that Harivansh has been elected as the Deputy Chairman.

Harivansh would be conducted to the Chair by one member from the treasury benches (most likely the Leader of the House) and one member from the opposition (most likely the Leader of the Opposition), in accordance with the established convention, the sources said.

Harivansh filed his nomination for Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman on Thursday.

The House is expected to elect the Deputy Chairman on Friday under Rule 7 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Upper House of Parliament.

The official proceedings are scheduled to commence at 11 am after the papers s are laid on the table of the House.

Harivansh's term as Rajya Sabha member ended on April 9. He was nominated to the House by President Droupadi Murmu a day later. He was serving as Deputy Chairman since 2018 and was elected to the House as a JD-U member.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The process seems smooth, but it's a bit disappointing the opposition didn't even put up a candidate. Healthy debate is the soul of democracy, even for Deputy Chairman's post.
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Arjun K
Respect for established conventions is important. The tradition of being conducted to the Chair by both treasury and opposition benches symbolizes the Chair's neutrality. Well done.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the procedural details laid out. The 12 noon deadline for notice, voice vote, Rule 7... it's good for citizens to understand how our Parliament functions.
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Vikram M
His re-nomination by the President and now likely unanimous election shows broad acceptance. Hope he continues to ensure the Rajya Sabha debates remain substantive and productive for the nation.
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Karthik V
While stability is good, I hope this doesn't become a mere formality every time. The position should encourage robust discussion, not just procedural smoothness. Let's see how the session goes.

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