TNPSC Thervupettagam

New members to the Rajya Sabha

July 17 , 2025 16 hrs 0 min 41 0
  • President Droupadi Murmu has nominated four distinguished individuals to the Rajya Sabha under Article 80(3) of the Indian Constitution.
    • Ujjwal Nikam - service in the field of law and social justice.
    • Sadanandan Master - Recognised for grassroots-level work in social service.
    • Harsh Vardhan Shringla - Former Foreign Secretary of India
    • Dr. Meenakshi Jain - Scholarly contributions to Indian history and literature.
  • The nominations were made by the President on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers under sub-section (a) of clause (1) of Article 80.
  • It allows up to 12 nominations of individuals with special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art, or social service.
  • The Rajya Sabha (Council of States) consists of up to 238 elected members at maximum.

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