Harivansh Narayan Singh wins  Deputy Chairman election

The NDA candidate Harivansh Narayan Singh won the Rajya Sabha election to become the Deputy Chairman of the Upper House following the voting by Members of Parliament. Singh has defeated Hariprasad by 25 votes.

Modi said in the Upper House, “Today we mark the anniversary of the Quit India Movement. Harivansh Ji hails from Ballia, a land linked with freedom fighters. He has been inspired by Loknayak JP. He also spent time in Varanasi.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated NDA Candidate Harivansh Narayan Singh who was elected as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman.