New Delhi, Apr 10: President Droupadi Murmu has nominated former Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh to the Rajya Sabha, shortly after the completion of his previous term.
Harivansh’s earlier tenure in the Upper House concluded on April 9, marking the end of his second consecutive term representing Bihar. His fresh nomination comes against the backdrop of a vacancy that arose following the retirement of former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi from the nominated category.
According to an official government notification, the President exercised her constitutional authority under Article 80 to appoint Harivansh to the Council of States, filling the vacant nominated seat.
At 69, Harivansh brings extensive parliamentary experience, having served two terms in the Rajya Sabha along with a tenure as its Deputy Chairman, where he played a key role in presiding over proceedings and maintaining legislative decorum.