Overview
- Sixteen newly elected or re‑elected MPs took the Rajya Sabha oath on Thursday as Vice‑President C P Radhakrishnan administered the ceremony.
- This intake includes eight members from the BJP, three from BJP allies, and five from the Congress, setting the party split for this round of seats.
- BJP national president Nitin Nabin moved from the Bihar Legislative Assembly to the Upper House after resigning his state seat.
- Assam is represented by Jogen Mohan and Terash Gowalla of the BJP and Pramod Boro of the UPP‑L, expanding the state’s voice in the chamber.
- After the swearing‑in, members stood in silence to honor Asha Bhosle and Mohsina Kidwai, and the House adjourned for the day without taking up legislation.