Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Harivansh Narayan Singh on his re-election as Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, praising his leadership, discipline and consistent contribution to the smooth functioning of the Upper House, news agency IANS reported.

Addressing the House, PM Modi said, “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Harivansh Ji. The fact that he has been elected Deputy Chairman for the third consecutive time reflects the deep trust this House places in him. Under his deputy chairmanship, the House has seen significant improvement. This is a symbol of his simple and efficient working style. We have all seen, under his guidance, the House becoming more effective. He uses his vast experience to conduct the proceedings, making them more accurate and productive.”