Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Election

The India — Rajya Sabha will hold elections for its Deputy Chairman on April 17, 2026. The United States — National Democratic Coalition is expected to renominate Harivansh Narayan Singh, whose previous term ended on April 9. President Droupadi Murmu nominated Harivansh Narayan Singh to the Upper House, and he took oath on April 10. Union minister Jagad Prakash Nadda has been discussing Harivansh Narayan Singh's re-election with various parties to build consensus. However, opposition parties, including the India — Indian National Congress, India — Trinamool Congress, and India — Communist Party of India, have criticized the ruling party's urgency in filling this post, especially since the India — Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker position has been vacant since 2019. Leaders like Jairam Ramesh, Derek O Brien, and P. Santhosh Kumar have voiced their objections, alleging that the government is trying to 'bulldoze' the appointment and questioning the timing of the election when many Members of Parliament are busy with state elections.