The Rajya Sabha oath ceremony 2026 took place today in the Rajya Sabha Chamber, presided over by Hon’ble Chairman Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan. Nineteen newly elected and re-elected Members took their oath or affirmation, marking a significant moment in India’s parliamentary proceedings.
Members Who Took the Oath
The Members who participated in the Rajya Sabha oath ceremony 2026 include Shri Ramdas Bandu Athawale, Shrimati Maya Chintaman Ivnate, Shri Sharadchandra Pawar, Shri Ramrao Sakharam Wadkute, Dr. Jyoti Nagnath Waghmare, Shri Christopher Manickam, Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss, Shri Constandine Ravindran, Shri L. K. Sudhish, Dr. M. Thambidurai, Shri Tiruchi Siva, Shri Babul Supriya Baral, Dr. Menaka Guruswamy, Shri Rajeev Kumar, Ms. Rukmini Mallik, Shri Biswajit Sinha, Shri Santrupt Mishra, Shri Dilip Kumar Ray, and Shri Manmohan Samal.
Language Diversity in the Oath
The Rajya Sabha oath ceremony 2026 showcased India’s linguistic diversity. Three Members took the oath in Marathi, two in Hindi, six in Tamil, one in English, four in Bengali, and three in Odia. This reflects the inclusive nature of India’s upper house of Parliament.
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Regional Representation
Among the newly sworn-in Members, five are from Maharashtra, six from Tamil Nadu, five from West Bengal, and three from Odisha. Their participation in the Rajya Sabha oath ceremony 2026 reinforces the federal structure of India, ensuring representation from multiple states across the nation.
Dignitaries Present
Shri Kiren Rijiju, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs; Shri Jual Oram, Minister of Tribal Affairs; Shri P.C. Mody, Secretary General of Rajya Sabha, along with senior officials of the secretariat, were present to witness the ceremony. The Rajya Sabha oath ceremony 2026 was conducted smoothly, emphasizing transparency and decorum in parliamentary proceedings.