Overview
- Harivansh, whose second term ended on April 9, took oath on Friday after President Droupadi Murmu nominated him under Article 80(1)(a) of the Constitution.
- The nomination fills a seat vacated by the retirement of former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi from the group of 12 President-nominated members.
- Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan administered the oath, and senior ministers including J. P. Nadda and Nirmala Sitharaman attended the ceremony.
- The move gives the JD(U) leader a fresh six-year tenure as a nominated member, ensuring his presence in the House through a constitutional route instead of a state election.
- The decision cools speculation that he would give up space for JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar, who is reported to be poised for a Rajya Sabha seat soon.