Harivansh Singh had been chosen as the deputy chairman of the Rajya Sabha on September 14.
BJP Rajya Sabha MP JP Nadda moved the motion to elect NDA candidate Harivansh as the Deputy Chairman of the House.
MP Thaawarchand Gehlot seconded the motion.
A voice vote was conducted for the election of Rajya Sabha deputy chairman.
House's Chairman Venkaiah Naidu declared him as the deputy chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
"The respect I hold for Harivansh ji, each member of the House shares.
He has earned this respect.
His unbiased role in the Parliament strengthens our democracy," "After becoming an MP, Harivanshi ji has always ensured how all MPs can become more dutiful.
The journalist inside him has stayed alive," said PM Modi.
"This is the second time he has been elected as the deputy chairman of the House.
I congratulate him.
He has been just to members of all parties," said Congress Rajya Sabha MP Ghulam Nabi Azad.
