Harivansh Singh Poised for Third Term as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Amid Opposition Boycott
Harivansh Singh Set To Get Re-Elected As RS Deputy Chairman For 3rd Time, Oppn To Boycott Poll
News 18
Image: News 18
Harivansh Narayan Singh is expected to be re-elected as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha in India for the third time. The opposition is boycotting the election in protest against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's failure to elect a Deputy Speaker in the Lok Sabha for seven years.
- 01Harivansh Narayan Singh is set to be re-elected as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman.
- 02The opposition is boycotting the election due to grievances against the BJP-led government.
- 03This election marks the first time a nominated MP will hold the Deputy Chairman position.
- 04The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) submitted five notices for nominations.
- 05The election is scheduled for 11 am on Friday, with a voice vote expected for the ruling party's candidate.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Harivansh Narayan Singh, a nominated Member of Parliament, is anticipated to be re-elected as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha in India for a third consecutive term. The election is scheduled for 11 am on Friday. However, the opposition has decided to boycott the polls, citing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) failure to elect a Deputy Speaker in the Lok Sabha for the past seven years as their reason for protest. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has submitted five nomination notices, with the first notice by Leader of the House J P Nadda expected to be adopted through a voice vote. This election is notable as it will be the first instance of a nominated MP assuming the Deputy Chairman position, highlighting a shift in the traditional election process in the Rajya Sabha.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The opposition's boycott may affect the functioning of the Rajya Sabha, limiting the representation of dissenting voices in legislative discussions.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Do you think the opposition's boycott of the Rajya Sabha election is justified?
Connecting to poll...
More about Bharatiya Janata Party
BJP Leader Annamalai Calls for M.K. Stalin's Resignation in Tamil Nadu
The Hindu • Apr 16, 2026
Congress Criticizes BJP's Delimitation Tactics Amid Women's Reservation Debate
The Hindu • Apr 16, 2026
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya Faces Backlash for Comparing Telangana Formation to India-Pakistan Partition
News 18 • Apr 16, 2026
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.