JDU’s Harivansh elected Rajya Sabha deputy chairman by voice vote

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, September 14

Rajya Sabha on Monday elected Janata Dal (United) MP Harivansh as deputy chairman by voice vote.

His name was proposed by BJP president and member of the House JP Nadda and was seconded by the leader of the House Thavarchand Gehlot.

The contest was between Harivansh and United opposition candidate Manoj Jha, an RJD member.

Floor leaders of different political parties congratulated Harivansh on being elected to the post of deputy chairman.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitated Harivansh and cited his trait of neutrality in conducting the House.