Harivansh Re-elected as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman for Third Term

Harivansh Narayan Singh has been elected as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha for a third consecutive term. He was elected unopposed, as no opposition candidate was nominated.

The motion for his election was moved by Leader of the House J. P. Nadda.

Key Facts:

Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha:

Elected by members of Rajya Sabha from among themselves.

Acts as presiding officer in absence of Chairman (Vice President of India).

Second-highest authority in the Upper House.

Rajya Sabha:

Upper House of Parliament (Council of States).

Permanent body; not subject to dissolution.

One-third members retire every two years.

About Harivansh Narayan Singh:

Journalist-turned-politician.

Former editor of Prabhat Khabar.

First elected Deputy Chairman in 2018, re-elected in 2020 and 2026.

Nominated to Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murm(2026).

Constitutional Context:

Article 89: Provides for Chairman and Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha.

Chairman = Vice President of India (ex-officio).