Newly Elected Rajya Sabha MPs Take Oath Amid Political Cheers

Nitin Nabin, BJP's national president, and 15 other Rajya Sabha MPs were sworn in by Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan. The new members represent various states, including Bihar, Assam, and Telangana. The BJP has eight members, with allies and Congress making up the rest.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 16-04-2026 14:59 IST | Created: 16-04-2026 14:59 IST
Newly Elected Rajya Sabha MPs Take Oath Amid Political Cheers
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Nitin Nabin, the BJP's newly elected national president, took his oath of office as a Rajya Sabha MP on Thursday, along with 15 other members. This solemn ceremony was presided over by C P Radhakrishnan, Vice-President of India and Chairman of Rajya Sabha.

The newly sworn-in MPs represent a range of Indian states, including Bihar, Assam, and Haryana, among others. The composition includes eight members from the BJP and three from its allies, while Congress holds five seats.

This event marks an important transition for Nabin, who moves to the Upper House following his resignation from the Bihar legislative assembly. Among those taking an oath were also prominent figures like Union Minister Ram Nath Thakur, reflecting a significant moment in the political dynamics of India.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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