Harivansh Elected Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha

The Office of the Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, fell vacant after the term of Harivansh ended on April 9. 

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Leader of the House J P Nadda moved the first motion for electing Harivansh as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge congratulated Harivansh on his election. It is for the first time that a nominated member has been elected as Deputy Chairman.