In India, Name the present Chairperson of Rajya Sabha.

Key Points

• Jagdeep Dhankar is the current Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha in India.
• The Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha is also the Vice President of India.
• Jagdeep Dhankar succeeded M. Venkaiah Naidu as Vice President and Chairperson of Rajya Sabha on 11th August 2022.
• He is known for his contributions as an Indian politician, lawyer, and former Governor of West Bengal.

Additional Information

• Rajya Sabha
  • The Rajya Sabha, or Council of States, is the upper house of the Parliament of India.
  • It represents the states and union territories of India.
  • Members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by the legislative assemblies of the states and union territories through proportional representation.
  • The total strength of Rajya Sabha is 250 members, of which 238 are elected and 12 are nominated by the President.
• Role of the Chairperson
  • The Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha is responsible for presiding over its sessions.
  • He/she ensures the smooth functioning of the House, maintaining decorum and parliamentary traditions.
  • The Chairperson has no voting power in regular proceedings but can cast a deciding vote in case of a tie.
• Vice President of India
  • The Vice President is the second-highest constitutional office in India after the President.
  • The Vice President is elected by an electoral college consisting of members of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
  • The Vice President serves a term of five years and acts as the ex-officio Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha.