PM Modi congratulates Harivansh on Rajya Sabha nomination, praises his contributions to public life

April 10, 2026 4:00 PM

PM Modi congratulates Harivansh on Rajya Sabha nomination, praises his contributions to public life

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his best wishes to veteran journalist-turned-politician Harivansh Narayan Singh following his nomination to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Shri Harivansh Ji has made invaluable contributions to journalism and public life. He is a respected intellectual and thinker. With his profound thoughts and insights, he has enriched the proceedings of the House over the past few years." PM Modi added, "...

President Droupadi Murmu nominates Harivansh Narayan Singh to Rajya Sabha

April 10, 2026 12:31 PM

President Droupadi Murmu nominates Harivansh Narayan Singh to Rajya Sabha

President Droupadi Murmu has nominated Harivansh Narayan Singh as a Member of the Rajya Sabha, according to a Gazette notification issued on Friday. His appointment was finalised on Thursday, following the conclusion of his previous term as a JD(U) member from Bihar on April 9. He has been serving as the Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman since 2018. The nomination of the 69-year-old leader has been made under the powers conferred by sub-section (a) of clause (1) read with Section 3 of the Constituti...