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Harivansh Sworn in as Rajya Sabha MP, Key Leaders Attend Oath Ceremony

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh took the oath as a Member of Parliament in the Upper House, with Vice President and Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar presiding. The ceremony was attended by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Leader of the House JP Nadda, and other Union Ministers. Harivansh was nominated by President Droupadi Murmu to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of former nominated member Ranjan Gogoi. He brings significant parliamentary experience, having served on and chaired several key House committees.

Key Points: Harivansh Takes Oath as Rajya Sabha MP in Presence of VP Dhankhar

  • Oath in presence of VP Dhankhar
  • Nominated by President Murmu
  • Attended by FM Sitharaman, JP Nadda
  • Fills vacancy from Ranjan Gogoi's retirement
  • Extensive committee experience
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Harivansh takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP in presence of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh takes oath as MP in presence of VP Jagdeep Dhankhar, FM Sitharaman, and other senior leaders.

"Harivansh brings extensive parliamentary experience, having served in multiple key committees of the Upper House. - Official Report"

New Delhi, April 10

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh on Friday took the oath as a Member of Parliament in the Upper House in the presence of Vice President and Chairman of Rajya Sabha Jagdeep Dhankhar.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman shared the update, noting that several senior leaders were present during the occasion.

Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha JP Nadda, along with Union Ministers RK Thakur and Arjun Ram Meghwal, attended the oath-taking ceremony.

Sitharaman also said that she joined the event, marking the formal induction of Harivansh into the Rajya Sabha as a Member of Parliament.

Earlier today, President Droupadi Murmu nominated Harivansh Narayan Singh as a Member of the Rajya Sabha, according to a Gazette notification issued on Friday.

His appointment was finalised on Thursday, following the conclusion of his previous term as a JD(U) member from Bihar on April 9. He has been serving as the Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman since 2018.

The nomination of the 69-year-old leader has been made under the powers conferred by sub-section (a) of clause (1) read with Section 3 of the Constitution of India. Harivansh has been nominated to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of a nominated member, Ranjan Gogoi.

Harivansh brings extensive parliamentary experience, having served in multiple key committees of the Upper House.

Over the years, he has been a member of the Committee on Agriculture, the Business Advisory Committee, the Committee on Rules, and the General Purposes Committee. He has also chaired important panels such as the Committee on Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme and the Committee of Privileges.

- ANI

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Rahul R
Good to see continuity and experience being valued. The Deputy Chairman's role is crucial for smooth functioning of the House. Hope he continues his impartial conduct.
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Aman W
While his experience is undeniable, I do wish we saw more fresh faces and younger leaders being nominated to such important positions. The Upper House needs new energy too.
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Suresh O
A formal process followed correctly. Filling the vacancy left by Justice Gogoi with another senior person makes sense. The ceremony looked dignified.
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Kavya N
His work on the MPLADS committee is very relevant for grassroots development. Hope he uses this term to further streamline schemes for public benefit. All the best!
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David E
Interesting to see the nomination process in action. The Indian parliamentary system has its own unique protocols. Wishing Mr. Singh success in his renewed role.

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