Harivansh likely to return as Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
The Hindu·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Harivansh, 69, who began his third Rajya Sabha term on April 10, 2026, is likely to return as Deputy Chairman. Leader of the House J.P. Nadda contacted Opposition floor leaders to build consensus. President Droupadi Murmu nominated him following a vacancy from former Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi's retirement. His previous term ended April 9.
Key Entities
HarivanshRajya SabhaDeputy ChairmanJ.P. NaddaDroupadi MurmuRanjan Gogoi