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President Murmu Nominates Harivansh Narayan Singh to Rajya Sabha

President Droupadi Murmu has nominated Harivansh Narayan Singh as a Member of the Rajya Sabha. His nomination fills the vacancy created by the retirement of former nominated member Ranjan Gogoi. Singh brings significant parliamentary experience, having served as Deputy Chairman and on numerous key committees. His role has been crucial in legislative scrutiny and advisory bodies within the Upper House.

Key Points: Harivansh Narayan Singh Nominated to Rajya Sabha by President

  • Nominated under constitutional powers
  • Fills vacancy from Ranjan Gogoi's retirement
  • Extensive parliamentary committee experience
  • Served as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman
  • Role in key legislative committees
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President Droupadi Murmu nominates Harivansh Narayan Singh to Rajya Sabha

President Droupadi Murmu nominates Harivansh Narayan Singh to the Rajya Sabha, filling a vacancy after his previous term ended.

"His appointment was finalised on Thursday, following the conclusion of his previous term."

New Delhi, April 10

President Droupadi Murmu has 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.

His contributions extend to legislative and policy platforms, including his role in the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction. He has also been part of several Select and Joint Committees, such as those on the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill and the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, playing a crucial role in legislative scrutiny.

In addition, he has served on consultative and advisory bodies, including the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and as Chairman of the Content Advisory Committee of Rajya Sabha Television. His parliamentary journey began with his election to the Rajya Sabha in 2014, followed by a re-election in 2020.

Harivansh had served as the Rajya Sabha Chairman and acted as the Deputy Speaker during the last Budget Session, overseeing key proceedings in the House.

His term concluded on April 9, after which a fresh nomination was issued to fill the vacant seat.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see continuity. His work on committees like Agriculture and MPLADS is very important for ground-level development. Hope he uses this term to push for more farmer-friendly policies.
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Aman W
While his experience is unquestionable, I respectfully feel the nomination process should be more transparent. What were the specific criteria for choosing him over other eminent citizens? Just a thought.
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Sarah B
Interesting to read about his role in key legislative committees like the Citizenship Bill. Having experienced parliamentarians in these roles is crucial for detailed scrutiny of laws.
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Vikram M
Solid choice. He knows the rules of the House inside out. We need such people to maintain order and decorum, especially when debates get heated. Best wishes to him!
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Nisha Z
His work with disaster risk reduction is very relevant for a country like India. Hope he continues to focus on that area. Climate change is making it more important than ever.

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