President Droupadi Murmu has nominated senior politician Harivansh Narayan Singh as a Member of the Rajya Sabha, according to an official Gazette notification issued on Friday, marking a continuation of his long-standing role in the Upper House of Parliament.

The nomination comes shortly after the conclusion of Harivansh’s previous tenure as a Rajya Sabha member from the Janata Dal (United) representing Bihar, which ended on April 9. He has also been serving as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha since 2018, a position that has given him a significant role in the functioning of the Upper House.

According to the notification, the nomination has been made under the constitutional provisions that empower the President of India to appoint members to the Rajya Sabha to fill vacancies among nominated seats. In this case, the seat became vacant following the retirement of former nominated member Ranjan Gogoi.

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Harivansh Narayan Singh brings extensive parliamentary experience, having been associated with several key committees over the years. His work has included membership in the Committee on Agriculture, the Business Advisory Committee, the Committee on Rules, and the General Purposes Committee. He has also chaired important panels such as the Committee on Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme and the Committee of Privileges.

Beyond committee work, he has been involved in legislative scrutiny of major bills, including the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill and the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, where he served on select and joint committees. His contributions have extended to broader policy discussions through bodies such as the National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction.

Over the course of his parliamentary career, Harivansh has also participated in consultative and advisory roles, including with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and as Chairman of the Content Advisory Committee of Rajya Sabha Television. He was first elected to the Rajya Sabha in 2014 and re-elected in 2020, establishing himself as a seasoned parliamentary figure.

The fresh nomination ensures his continued presence in the Upper House following the completion of his term, reinforcing his ongoing role in legislative and procedural leadership within Parliament.

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