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The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (IAST: Rājya Sabhā Ke Upasabhāpati) presides over the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha in the absence of the chairperson of the Rajya Sabha (vice president of India). The deputy chairperson is elected internally by the Rajya Sabha.
Harivansh Narayan Singh (born 30 June 1956) is an Indian journalist and politician, who is the Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament. He is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Bihar .
Who is Rajya Sabha Chairman & Deputy Chairman? Indian Vice-President is an ex-officio chairman of Rajya Sabha, while the deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha is one who is elected from amongst Rajya Sabha members. The details on Rajya Sabha Chairman and Deputy Chairman are given in the table below:
Aug 8, 2018 · Rajya Sabha is to elect its new Deputy Chairman. The Deputy Chairman is a constitutional position created under Article 89 of the Constitution, which specifies that Rajya Sabha shall choose one of its MPs to be the Deputy Chairman as often as the position becomes vacant.
Sep 9, 2020 · The Congress parliamentary strategy group has decided to work with the Opposition parties to field a joint candidate for the election of Rajya Sabha deputy chairman’s post. The post had fallen vacant after Harivansh Narayan Singh’s term ended. He has since been re-elected to the Upper House as a member from Bihar.
Dec 8, 2022 · Article 89 of the Constitution provides provision for the Chairman (Vice-President of India) and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Power and Functions: The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is empowered to adjourn the House or to suspend its sitting in the event of the absence of quorum.
The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha. The House also elects a Deputy Chairman from among its members. Besides, there is also a panel of "Vice Chairmen" in the Rajya Sabha.
Aug 9, 2018 · Harivansh, belonging to the Janata Dal (United), was elected as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. He was the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate for the post. While Mr....
Rajya Sabha consists of the representatives of the States and the Union Territories and persons nominated by the President of India. The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha. Rajya Sabha also chooses from amongst its Members, a Deputy Chairman.
1 day ago · Forty-five minutes into Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech in Rajya Sabha — his response to the discussion on Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address — the entire Opposition walked out as Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge wasn’t allowed to intervene on Modi’s remarks on the Constitution.. With almost half of the Upper House empty, and Deputy Chairman Harivansh of NDA ally Janata Dal (United) the sole occupant of the Opposition benches, the Prime Minister continued ...
