In a significant ceremony held in the heart of New Delhi, a notable event unfolded as 14 individuals, including former Congress president Sonia Gandhi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, took their oaths as members of the esteemed Rajya Sabha. Under the solemn gaze of Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, these individuals pledged their commitment to serve their respective constituencies within the revered halls of the new Parliament House building.
Among the distinguished attendees, Sonia Gandhi assumed her role as a representative from Rajasthan, while Vaishnaw stepped into his position as a member hailing from Odisha. Noteworthy figures such as Congress leader Ajay Maken from Karnataka, Bharatiya Janata Party leader R P N Singh from Uttar Pradesh, and BJP member Samik Bhattacharya from West Bengal also partook in this momentous occasion by affirming their dedication to their duties in the Rajya Sabha.
Adding to the diversity of voices, YSRCP leaders Gola Babu Rao, Medha Raghunath Reddy, and Yerum Venkat Subba Reddy, representing Andhra Pradesh, solemnly took their oaths, standing in unity with their fellow parliamentarians. Following the formalities, all members gathered for a commemorative group photograph, capturing the spirit of collaboration and democracy.
For Sonia Gandhi, this marked a significant milestone as she embarked on her journey as a Rajya Sabha member for the first time. Amidst the esteemed presence of Leader of the House Piyush Goyal and Congress president and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, she recited her oath with unwavering resolve. Notably, her daughter, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, stood by her side, witnessing this historic moment. The ceremony was also graced by the presence of Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh and Secretary General P C Mody, further emphasizing the importance of the occasion.
