19 MPs Take Oath in Rajya Sabha, VP Radhakrishnan Presides
Members sworn in multiple languages, representing four states
- 19 newly elected/re-elected MPs take oath in Rajya Sabha
- Oath administered by Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan
- Members represent Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Odisha
- Oaths taken in six languages including Tamil, Hindi, Bengali
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 6th April: Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday administered oath and affirmation to 19 newly elected and re-elected Members of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha chamber.
Among those sworn in were prominent leaders including Sharad Pawar, Ramdas Athawale and Anbumani Ramadoss, along with representatives from multiple political parties.
The oath-taking ceremony reflected India’s linguistic diversity, with members taking oath in Marathi, Hindi, Tamil, English, Bengali and Odia. Six members took oath in Tamil, while others opted for regional languages including Marathi, Bengali and Odia.
The 19 members represent four states—Maharashtra (5), Tamil Nadu (6), West Bengal (5) and Odisha (3), underscoring the federal character of the Upper House.
Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju, Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram, and Rajya Sabha Secretary General P.C. Mody were present during the proceedings.
The swearing-in marks the formal induction of members into the Upper House, enabling them to participate in legislative business and parliamentary deliberations.
