New Delhi, Aug 9: A post mostly held by the Congress was taken away by the NDA today after its candidate, Harivansh Narayan Singh won the elections to the post of deputy chairman, Rajya Sabha.
Singh bagged the support of 125 MPs in the Upper House, while his opponent B K Hariprasad fielded by a joint option secured 105 vote.
Harivansh Narayan Singh shows the victory sign after filing his nomination to RS. PTI file photo
To see how the election unfolded check out our updates:
Aug 09, 2018, 1:11 PM IST
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm.
Aug 09, 2018, 1:10 PM IST
Singh said that he hopes that all members will work together with cooperation and tread on Gandhian principles for a smooth run of the Upper House going forward.
Aug 09, 2018, 1:10 PM IST
JDU's Harivansh Narayan Singh was elected on Thursday as the new Rajya Sabha dy chairman.
Aug 09, 2018, 1:09 PM IST
YSR Congress leader Vijaysai Reddy congratulates Harivansh Singh Narayan.
Aug 09, 2018, 1:09 PM IST
YSR Congress leader Vijaysai Reddy congratulates Harivansh Singh Narayan.
Aug 09, 2018, 1:04 PM IST
The opposition camp had the support of TMC, DMK, Left parties, Samajwadi Party, Bahujan Samaj Party, NCP and TDP.
Aug 09, 2018, 1:03 PM IST
Besides Arvind Kejriwal's party, the YSR Congress and PDP abstained from voting.
Aug 09, 2018, 1:02 PM IST
The majority mark in the 244-member Rajya Sabha is 123, but abstentions pulled down the majority mark to 119.
Aug 09, 2018, 12:50 PM IST
Sometimes we win and sometimes we lose: Sonia Gandhi on NDA Candidate Harivansh elected as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman.
Aug 09, 2018, 12:36 PM IST
Harivansh Singh bagged 125 votes, while his opponent, B K Hariprasad secured 105.2 members have abstained from voting.
Aug 09, 2018, 12:23 PM IST
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar congratulates Harivansh Narayan Singh who was elected as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman.
Aug 09, 2018, 12:09 PM IST
JD(U) leader Harivansh has taken his seat next to Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad after being elected as the Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman.
Aug 09, 2018, 12:08 PM IST
Jaitley expressed confidence that Singh will uphold the integrity of the post.
Aug 09, 2018, 12:07 PM IST
Arun Jaitley congratulates NDA Candidate Harivansh Narayan Singh who was elected as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman.
Aug 09, 2018, 12:04 PM IST
There were 'Hari's at both sides, but I hope that with Harivansh Narayan Singh's win, Rajya Sabha will have 'harikripa', says PM.
Aug 09, 2018, 12:02 PM IST
Harivansh Ji is well read and has written a lot. He has served society for years,” PM Modi says.
Aug 09, 2018, 12:02 PM IST
“Working closely with Chandra Shekhar Ji, Harivansh Ji knew in advance that Chandra Shekhar Ji would resign. However, he did not let his own paper have access to this news. This shows his commitment to ethics and public service.
Aug 09, 2018, 12:00 PM IST
“He has been inspired by Loknayak JP. He also spent time in Varanasi. Here is a leader who worked with a statesman like Chandra Shekhar J,” says the prime minister.
Aug 09, 2018, 11:59 AM IST
“Today we mark the anniversary of the Quit India Movement. Harivansh Ji hails from Ballia, a land linked with freedom fighters,” says PM Modi.
Aug 09, 2018, 11:57 AM IST
Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad congratulated Harivansh Singh for winning the election.
In elections, some on wins and someone loses. But the Deputy Chairman is no longer a part of any single party. He belongs to the country now. In fact, I believe that Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the House should in-fact support the Opposition as they are more undernourished than that of the ruling party, he also said.
Aug 09, 2018, 11:55 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi is now speaking in the Rajya Sabha.
Aug 09, 2018, 11:54 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi congratulates NDA Candidate Harivansh Narayan Singh who was elected as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman.
Aug 09, 2018, 11:45 AM IST
Harivansh Singh bagged 125 votes, while his opponent, B K Hariprasad secured 105
Aug 09, 2018, 11:45 AM IST
Harivansh Singh of the NDA has been elected as the deputy chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Aug 09, 2018, 11:39 AM IST
NDA candidate Harivansh Narayan Singh secured 122 votes. The voting was undertaken for the second time after few MPs complained that they could not register their.
Aug 09, 2018, 11:31 AM IST
Chairman Venkaiah Naidu has accepted the motions moved for both the candidates and the members will now vote.
Aug 09, 2018, 11:27 AM IST
Looking at Congress's attitude we have decided to abstain from voting for Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman, Congress is the biggest obstacle in Opposition's unity: AAP MP Sanjay Singh.
Aug 09, 2018, 11:18 AM IST
TRS confirms that it will vote for NDA candidate Harivansh Narayan.
Aug 09, 2018, 11:14 AM IST
Proceedings for electing the Rajya Sabha deputy chairman have begun inside the House.
Aug 09, 2018, 11:11 AM IST
The Rajya Sabha has started has proceedings for the day as Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu addressed the Upper House members.
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Aug 09, 2018, 7:25 am IST
The Shiv Sena which has decided to back the NDA. “We will back the NDA candidate,” Shiv Sena MP Anil Desai, said.
Aug 09, 2018, 7:25 am IST
The TRS too is likely to back the NDA. The TRS took this call after the Congress decided to field its candidate. Had it been a candidate from the NCP or DMK, the TRS would have found itself in a tricky position.
Aug 09, 2018, 7:54 am IST
The AAP and Trinamool Congress are missing from the notices backing B K Hariprasad. TMC leader, Derek O Brien, however said that his party would back Hariprasad.
Aug 09, 2018, 7:54 am IST
AAP leader Sanjay Singh said, if they call and ask for our support, we will back the Congress. It is meaningless to vote compulsively, if they don’t need it. If Rahul Gandhi can hug Narendra Modi, why can’t he ask Arvind Kejriwal for support, he also said.
Aug 09, 2018, 8:11 am IST
Meanwhile Nitish Kumar has reached out to the AAP and sought support.
Aug 09, 2018, 8:11 am IST
Party whips are not allowed in this election.
Aug 09, 2018, 8:28 am IST
All eyes would be on the four DMK MPs ahead of the polls. All four rushed to Chennai, following the demise of their leader, M Karunanidhi. Sources tell OneIndia that only three may return to Delhi, to cast their vote.
Aug 09, 2018, 8:34 am IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah have reach out to allies and friendly parties outside the alliance to ensure a win.
Aug 09, 2018, 8:42 am IST
Naveen Patnaik led BJD will support the NDA candidate for the post of Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Aug 09, 2018, 9:18 am IST
NDA, despite lacking the numbers in the Upper House, seems pretty confident of pulling off a surprise. A meeting of senior leaders is likely to take place ahead of the polls.
Aug 09, 2018, 9:27 am IST
Leader of the Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley, who stepped aside as finance minister in May to undergo a kidney transplant, is likely to attend the House to participate in the election for the Deputy Chairman's post. This will be the first appearance in the Parliament during the ongoing monsoon session.
Aug 09, 2018, 9:27 am IST
This will be the Jaitley's first appearance in the Parliament during the ongoing monsoon session.
Aug 09, 2018, 9:51 am IST
We are very confident that we have the required numbers, opposition is united: BK Hariprasad,Congress Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman candidate
Aug 09, 2018, 10:10 am IST
MoS for Parliamentary Affairs Vijay Goel has said that the NDA candidate Harivansh Narayan Singh has numbers in his favour. "Harivanshji will comfortably win the election. It would have been better if the Deputy Chairman was elected unanimously."
Aug 09, 2018, 10:11 am IST
NDA MPs and those supporting the ruling alliance nominee Harivansh Narayan Singh, are schedule to meet in the Parliamentary Library Building before the voting at 11 am.
Aug 09, 2018, 10:17 am IST
A BJP source tells OneIndia that the NDA candidate, Harivansh will get the support of 126 members in the Rajya Sabha. The strength of the Rajya Sabha is 244 as one seat lies vacant.
Aug 09, 2018, 10:17 am IST
Going by the current numbers, it looks as though the NDA candidate will get 124 seats, while the UPA’s Hariprasad may end up with 114. All eyes would be on the strength of the House.
Aug 09, 2018, 10:19 am IST
The post of Rajya Sabha chairman is lying vacant since July 1, following P J Kurien’s retirement.
Aug 09, 2018, 10:21 am IST
- Effective strength of Rajya Sabha down to 237, 8 MPs absent from House.
Aug 09, 2018, 10:22 am IST
Effective strength of Rajya Sabha down to 237, 8 MPs absent from House.
Aug 09, 2018, 10:27 am IST
BJP national chief Amit Shah, Sanjay Raut, leader of BJP’s restive ally Shiv Sena, Akali Dal’s S S Dhindsa and JD (U)’s RCP Singh submitted four sets of papers in support of Harivansh.
Aug 09, 2018, 10:27 am IST
The Congress is the largest party in the RS with 50 seats.
Aug 09, 2018, 10:27 am IST
The magic number is 123 in the 244 member House, provided there is a full strength today.
Aug 09, 2018, 10:28 am IST
If Congress can retain the post, it would be a big boost.
Aug 09, 2018, 10:28 am IST
The Congress has fielded B K Hariprasad.
Aug 09, 2018, 10:28 am IST
The BJP-led NDA's nominee is Harivansh Narayan Singh of the JD(U).
Aug 09, 2018, 10:28 am IST
Before voting begins, here is a quick round up of the election and some interesting things you must know:
Aug 09, 2018, 10:41 am IST
The BJP has issued a three line whip directing all its members to be present in the Rajya Sabha.
Aug 09, 2018, 10:43 am IST
We can't side with BJP as they have not stood with Andhra Pradesh, says YSR Congress.
Aug 09, 2018, 10:47 am IST
The YSR Congress of Jaganmohan Reddy has decided to abstain from the Rajya Sabha at the time of voting, a tv report said. The YSR Congress has 2 MPs in the Rajya Sabha.
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