Agencies
NEW DELHI: President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday nominated four noted personalities to the Rajya Sabha - the Upper House of Parliament. Among those who have been nominated to the Upper House of Parliament include farmer leader Ram Shakal, author and columnist Rakesh Sinha, sculptor Raghunath Mohapatra and classical dancer Sonal Mansingh.
The Article 80 of the Constitution empowers the President of India to nominate up to 12 persons to the Rajya Sabha. At present, there were eight nominated members in the Rajya Sabha, and hence, four vacancies. |
