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Harivansh Elected Unopposed as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman; PM Modi Said, ‘Tribute to Experience’
- On Friday, Harivansh Narayan Singh was elected unopposed as Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha for his third consecutive term, marking the first time a nominated member has held the office.
- President Droupadi Murmu nominated Singh to the Upper House last week after the position fell vacant on April 9, with no opposition candidates filing nominations for the post.
- Union Minister and Leader of the House J.P. Nadda moved the motion for Singh's election, which the Rajya Sabha accepted without contest during Friday's proceedings.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge congratulated Singh, with Modi stating the election reflects "the deep trust this House has in you."
- Modi expressed confidence the Deputy Chairman will continue enriching proceedings with "balance and dedication," ensuring the House's dignity reaches "new heights" during this third term.
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Raghav Chadha greets Harivansh on starting third term as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman, calls ties 'bittersweet'
The Rajya Sabha on Friday saw a key parliamentary development, with senior member Harivansh being elected as the Deputy Chairman for the third time. The motion for his re-election was moved by Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda and was passed by voice vote in the House. The moment also saw reactions from across party lines. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha congratulated Harivansh and, in his own style, shared a few personal and political r…
AAP MP Raghav Chadha congratulates Harivansh for being re-elected as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman for third term
"I congratulate Harivansh ji on his third innings as the deputy chairman of the Rajya Sabha. My relation with him has been a sweet and sour one... I will try to turn this into a sweet relationship during his tenure here... I would also congratulate you, speaker (C. P. Radhakrishnan). Ever since you have taken charge, we MPs get adequate time to speak in the House during the Zero Hour session..," he said,
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