India Rajya Sabha Members Farewell
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Mar 18, 2026 · Last updated Mar 18, 2026
This event has no direct impact on financial markets. It is a ceremonial parliamentary event focused on the retirement of members from the India — Rajya Sabha.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a farewell address to 59 members retiring from the India — Rajya Sabha between April and July. He lauded their contributions, calling Parliament 'an open university' and encouraging them to continue serving the nation. Narendra Modi specifically praised senior leaders H. D. Deve Gowda, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Sharad Pawar for their extensive parliamentary service. He also acknowledged outgoing Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh and humorously singled out Union Minister Ramdas Athawale. The Chairman of the India — Rajya Sabha, C. P. Radhakrishnan, also addressed the retiring members, emphasizing the continuity of the institution. Mallikarjun Kharge called for a review of the House's rules and more sittings. The event highlighted the importance of parliamentary experience and democratic decision-making in India.
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