Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha

The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (IAST: Rājya Sabhā Ke Upasabhāpati) presides over the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha in the absence of the chairperson of the Rajya Sabha (vice president of India). The deputy chairperson is elected internally by the Rajya Sabha.

Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Rājya Sabhā Ke Upasabhāpati
State Emblem of India
Incumbent
Harivansh Narayan Singh
since 9 August 2018
StyleThe Honourable
Member ofRajya Sabha
Reports toParliament of India
Residence14, Akbar Road, New Delhi, Delhi, India
Seat32, GF, Parliament House, Sansad Marg, New Delhi, Delhi, India
AppointerMembers of the Rajya Sabha
Term lengthSix years
Inaugural holderS. V. Krishnamoorthy Rao (1952–1962)
Formation31 May 1952
WebsiteOfficial website
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