Harivansh elected Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha unopposed

Harivansh was elected Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha unopposed on April 17, 2026. He was nominated to the House following a vacancy created by the retirement of former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi. Harivansh's second term as a Rajya Sabha member ended on April 9, resulting in the Office of the Deputy Chairman falling vacant.