45 Newly-elected Rajya Sabha Members Take Oath
On Wednesday, M Venkaiah Naidu, Chairperson of Rajya Sabha administered the oath to 45 of 61 members recently elected to the upper house. The chairperson urged the newly elected members of the house oath takers, to abide by the rules and procedures while discharging their duties as lawmakers and not to be a victim of disruptions.
For the first time, the ceremony was held inside the Rajya Sabha chambers during the inter-session because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Overall 61 members have been elected to the house, out of which 36 are freshman. The oath took place in consideration with the current scenario and physical social distancing norms were being followed. The chairperson stated that “The new MPs will be nominated in the committees soon.”
While addressing the new members, M Venkaiah Naidu vocalised that, they ought to consider their role and responsibility and not fall for the allurement of disruption the House for momentary gains. A recommendation came in by the chairperson, as he suggested the members to inquire themselves if they had acted to enhance and uplift the dignity of the institution at the end of each day during the session and whether their conduct was ethical during the inter-session period.
"Answers to these simple questions would guide you on the right path," he said.
"Ensuring the rule of law is the spirit of our law of the land (Constitution). It shall begin with your compliance with the rules and procedures of this House," Naidu said.
M Venkaiah Naidu, also stated that as the lawmakers for the nation, the MPs should guarantee that their conduct in the house is in conformity with the rules and precedents. "Time well spent is a life well-lived. While the House is in session be in the House and be with the people during the inter-session period," the chairman said.
The chairperson made a recommendation to the first-time members of the Rajya Sabha to inflate their knowledge about the history and the contribution of the House in the past 68 years by the perusal of standard books.
He also mentioned his plan to administer oath or affirmation earlier had to be adjourned due to coronavirus pandemic, which induced travel restrictions.
Alluding to the purposeful endeavours being made by the central and the state governments and other stakeholders to contain the pandemic, Naidu communicated trust that normal life will be reinstated soon.
The list of the newly elected members are as follows:
