Eight newly-elected MPs take oath as Rajya Sabha members
Eight newly-elected members of the Rajya Sabha, including Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and BJP leader Tarun Chugh, were officially sworn in on June 29, 2026. The oath-taking ceremony was presided over by Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan in the presence of several senior government officials.
Why it matters
The induction of these members into the Upper House of the Indian Parliament is a routine but significant procedural step that influences the legislative balance and political representation in the country.
Eight newly-elected MPs of the Rajya Sabha, including Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and BJP leader Tarun Chugh, took oath as members of the Upper House on Monday (June 29, 2026).
The article provides a straightforward, factual account of a parliamentary procedure without emotive language or political commentary.
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