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Harivansh Nominated for Third Rajya Sabha Term by President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu has nominated senior Janata Dal (United) leader Harivansh to the Rajya Sabha for a third consecutive six-year term. The nomination ends speculation that he might vacate his seat for party chief Nitish Kumar, who is expected to soon become an MP. Harivansh, a former journalist and the current Deputy Chairman of the Upper House, was nominated under constitutional provisions for distinguished service. His tenure is now set to extend until 2032.

Key Points: Harivansh Gets Third Rajya Sabha Term, NDA Holds Majority

  • Third consecutive term for Harivansh
  • NDA holds Rajya Sabha majority
  • Nomination under Article 80(1)(a)
  • Ends speculation over seat vacancy
  • Harivansh is current Deputy Chairman
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President Murmu nominates Harivansh to Rajya Sabha for third term

President Murmu nominates JD(U) leader Harivansh to Rajya Sabha for a third term, extending his tenure as Deputy Chairman until 2032.

"The nomination fills a vacancy arising from the retirement of a nominated member. - Government Notification"

New Delhi, April 10

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday nominated senior Janata Dal leader Harivansh to the Rajya Sabha for a third consecutive term of six years, extending his tenure in the Rajya Sabha until 2032.

The decision puts an end to speculation regarding Harivansh's continuation in Parliament, especially after reports that he might vacate his seat to accommodate JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar on one of the party's allotted seats. Kumar is expected to take the oath as a Member of Parliament soon and step down as Bihar Chief Minister.

As per the current composition of the 245-member Rajya Sabha, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) holds a majority with around 141 seats. This includes 105 members from the BJP, along with representation from allies such as the AIADMK, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and JD(U), among others.

Harivansh's nomination has been made under Article 80(1)(a) of the Constitution of India, which empowers the President to nominate individuals with distinguished contributions in fields such as literature, science, art, and social service. The government, in an official notification, stated that the nomination fills a vacancy arising from the retirement of a nominated member.

The move comes immediately after the completion of Harivansh's second term as a JD(U) representative from Bihar. A seasoned politician and former journalist with decades of experience, he currently serves as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

Harivansh, who will turn 70 in June this year, was first elected to the Rajya Sabha in April 2014. Over the years, he has been part of several key parliamentary committees, including the Standing Committee on Defence, the Select Committee on the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2013, and the Joint Committee on the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill.

He first assumed office as Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha on August 9, 2018, and served until April 2020. After a brief interval, he was re-elected to the position on September 14, 2020, and has continued in the role since then, playing a significant part in the functioning of the Upper House.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to see stability in key parliamentary positions. With all the political drama in Bihar, at least the Deputy Chairman's role remains in capable hands. His re-nomination shows trust in his work.
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Rahul R
While I respect his service, I have to respectfully disagree with this nomination. The provision under Article 80 is for distinguished experts from various fields. Nominating a career politician for a third term seems to stretch the spirit of that constitutional provision. We should see more fresh faces from science, arts, and social work.
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Aman W
This clarifies the Nitish Kumar situation too. So Harivansh stays, and Nitish ji will take another seat. Smart political management by the NDA to keep a seasoned parliamentarian in a key role. The Deputy Chairman's job is not easy!
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Michael C
Interesting to see the constitutional angle here. Article 80(1)(a) is a powerful tool. His background in journalism probably qualifies under 'literature' or 'social service'. Continuity in such a procedural role is good for Parliament's efficiency.
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Nidhi U
He will be 76 by the end of this term! 😮 While experience is valuable, I hope we also focus on bringing in younger leaders to understand and address the issues of India's youth population. A balance is needed.

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