Harivansh Narayan Singh Nominated to Rajya Sabha: A Historic Milestone
Harivansh Takes Oath as Nominated Rajya Sabha Member
Harivansh Narayan Singh, a veteran journalist and senior leader of the Janata Dal (United), took his oath as a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha on April 10, 2026. The oath was administered by Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan in New Delhi. His nomination was finalized by President Droupadi Murmu under the powers conferred by Article 80 of the Constitution of India.
Filling the Vacancy of Ranjan Gogoi
He was nominated to fill the specific vacancy created by the retirement of former Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi. Harivansh's previous second term as an elected member from Bihar ended on April 9, 2026, and his immediate re-induction as a nominated member ensures continuity of his leadership in the Upper House.
Historic Re-election as Deputy Chairman
Following his nomination, Harivansh made history on April 17, 2026, by being elected as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha for a third consecutive term. He became the first nominated member to hold this prestigious constitutional office, reflecting a broad cross-party consensus. He has been serving in this role since August 2018.
- Nomination Fields: Under Article 80, nominated members are chosen for their expertise in Literature, Science, Art, and Social Service.
- Background: A veteran journalist, he previously served as the editor of Prabhat Khabar.
- Role: As Deputy Chairman, he is renowned for his neutral and disciplined approach to conducting House proceedings.
