Kharge greets Harivansh on re-election as RS Dy Chairman, flags LS Dy Speaker vacancy

NEW DELHI: Congress President and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Friday congratulated Harivansh on his re-election as Deputy Chairman of the House for a third consecutive term.

Kharge expressed hope that Harivansh Singh would ensure fair treatment to the Opposition in the Upper House.

Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, the Congress President underlined the importance of the Opposition in sustaining a healthy democracy and said it was essential that Opposition members be given adequate time to raise their issues.

Congratulating Harivansh Singh, Kharge noted that his unopposed re-election reflected the confidence of the House in his impartiality and efficiency.

He also highlighted the historic nature of the achievement, saying that Harivansh Singh is the first nominated member of the Rajya Sabha to be elected its Deputy Chairman.