Rajya Sabha Panel of Vice-Chairpersons
The Rajya Sabha Chairman has reconstituted an 8-member Panel of Vice-Chairpersons, achieving a 50% representation of women Members of Parliament.
Current Members:
| Member | Political Party |
|---|---|
| Shrimati Ramilaben Becharbhai Bara | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Shrimati Seema Dwivedi | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Dr. Amee Yajnik | Indian National Congress |
| Shrimati Mausam Noor | Trinamool Congress |
| Shri Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar | Telugu Desam Party |
| Shri Prabhakar Reddy Vemireddy | YSR Congress Party |
| Prof. Manoj Kumar Jha | Rashtriya Janata Dal |
| Lt. Gen. (Dr.) D. P. Vats (Retd.) | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Role and Significance:
The Panel of Vice-Chairpersons assists in presiding over Rajya Sabha sessions in the absence of the Chairman or Deputy Chairman, ensuring the smooth conduct of proceedings. Members are nominated by the Chairman from among the Rajya Sabha members and serve until a new panel is appointed. Their responsibilities include maintaining order during debates and facilitating the passage of bills, contributing to effective governance.
For a visual overview, you might find this video informative:
