Overview
- Harivansh Narayan Singh, elected by voice vote Friday, secured a record third consecutive term as Deputy Chairman.
- Opposition parties boycotted the poll and TMC and Samajwadi Party members walked out, citing the seven-year vacancy of the Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker and lack of consultation.
- Five motions from NDA and allies proposed his name and no Opposition motion arrived by the deadline, which made the election unopposed.
- This is the first time a nominated Rajya Sabha member has taken the office after President Droupadi Murmu nominated Harivansh and he took oath on April 10.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge congratulated him, with Kharge urging more space for Opposition speakers as the Deputy Chairman’s rulings guide debate time when the Chair is away.