Vice President CP Radhakrishnan administers oath to 9 newly elected Rajya Sabha MPs
New Delhi, July 20
Vice President of India and Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan on Monday administered the oath to nine newly elected and re-elected members of the Rajya Sabha at the Parliament House.
The members who took the oath of office include representatives from various political parties across several states.
From Gujarat, Mukeshbhai J. Rathwa (BJP) took the oath, while Pawan Khera (INC) represented Karnataka. Mahesh Kewat (BJP) was sworn in from Madhya Pradesh.
Representing the Northeast, James Pangsang Kongkal Sangma (NPP) took the oath for Meghalaya, and Khiangte Laltluangkima (ZPM) took the oath for Mizoram. From Rajasthan, Satish Poonia (BJP) was sworn into the Upper House.
The state of West Bengal saw three members taking the oath: Prakash Chik Baraik (BJP), Sushmita Dev (BJP), and Sukhendu Sekhar Ray (BJP).
Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 11:00 AM on July 21, with the opposition demanding a discussion on the alleged irregularities in the NEET examination and the student protests.
Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge raised the issue of the alleged NEET paper leak and ongoing student protests on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
After the House assembled, Kharge sought to raise the issue, saying it concerned the future of lakhs of students and referring to the ongoing protests by Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
"You have allowed me to present my views regarding this paper leak and the NEET examination scandal. This is a matter concerning students; I am speaking about the futures of lakhs of children. Thousands of students have gathered at Jantar Mantar for this cause. A lathi-charge has taken place there. The government is trying to use force, suppress voices, and drive them away," he said in the House.
Following his remarks, Rajya Sabha Speaker CP Radhakrishnan adjourned.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Congratulations to all the newly elected members! Hope they raise important issues like student safety and education reforms. The NEET issue needs immediate attention, not just adjournments. 🙏
Another day, another adjournment in Parliament. The government should focus on solving the NEET paper leak rather than just swearing in MPs. Students have been protesting for weeks, and there's no solution yet. 😤
Good to see diverse representation from Gujarat, Karnataka, MP, Northeast, Rajasthan, and West Bengal. But the real work starts now - hope these MPs raise the NEET issue and hold the government accountable. Student protests at Jantar Mantar can't be ignored. ✊
The opposition is right to demand discussion on NEET. The government seems more interested in showing strength than addressing genuine concerns. Lakhs of students' futures are on the line. This is about fairness and transparency. 🧐
Welcome to all new MPs! But the House should not be a place where issues like NEET are adjourned. The opposition should be allowed to speak, and the government should respond. That's how democracy works, na? 🤷♀️
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