Droupadi Murmu nominates Harivansh Narayan Singh to Rajya Sabha after term ends.
April 10, 2026: Droupadi Murmu has nominated Harivansh Narayan Singh as a Member of the Rajya Sabha, according to a Gazette notification issued on Friday. The move comes shortly after the conclusion of his previous term as a JD(U) member from Bihar on April 9. Harivansh, who has been serving as the Deputy Chairman of the Upper House since 2018, has now been re-inducted through presidential nomination following the retirement of Ranjan Gogoi from the nominated seat.
The 69-year-old leader brings significant parliamentary experience, having served on key committees such as Agriculture, Business Advisory, Rules, and General Purposes. He has also chaired important panels, including those related to the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme and the Committee of Privileges. His involvement in legislative processes includes participation in Select and Joint Committees on major bills like the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill and the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill.
Beyond Parliament, Harivansh has contributed to advisory and policy platforms, including the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction and the Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. His parliamentary journey began with his election to the Rajya Sabha in 2014, followed by a re-election in 2020. With this fresh nomination, he is set to continue playing a key role in legislative proceedings and policy discussions in the Upper House.