President Droupadi Murmu nominates former
Deputy Chairman Harivansh to Rajya Sabha
¨ President Droupadi Murmu
nominates former Deputy Chairman Harivansh to Rajya Sabha.
¨
President has nominated
former Deputy Chairman of the Upper House (Council of States) Harivansh as a
Rajya Sabha member.
¨ The tenure of Harivansh
as a member of the Upper Houses ended on 9th April 2026.
¨ He has been nominated as
a member of the Rajya Sabha after the vacancy was created following the
retirement of former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi.
¨ Mr. Harivansh has
completed his two terms as a member of the Rajya Sabha representing Bihar.
¨
Under Article 80 of the
Indian Constitution, the President nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha for
six-year terms.
¨ These members are
selected for their special knowledge or practical experience in literature,
science, art, and social service.
¨
Nominated members have
the same powers and privileges as elected members but cannot vote in
Presidential elections.
¨
The first nominated woman
member was Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale.
¨
The concept was borrowed
from the Irish Constitution.
