Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Rajya Sabha Chairman Urges Members to Maintain Dignity
The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, C.P. Radhakrishnan, asked all members to respect the House's dignity and rules.
He said that while it's okay to have different opinions, they should be shared in a way that doesn't disrupt the House's work.
He also mentioned that the House has important work to do and asked members to focus on it.
The Chairman introduced a new service where the proceedings are translated live into nine languages using AI.
This service will be expanded to all 22 scheduled languages.
On the first day of the session, new members were sworn in, including Pawan Khera, Sushmita Dev, and others.
Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan urged members to uphold the dignity and discipline of the House.
He emphasized that differences of opinion should be expressed without disrupting the House's functioning.
The Monsoon Session has a significant legislative and deliberative agenda.
New AI-based live interpretation services in nine languages were introduced, to be expanded to all 22 scheduled languages.
Newly elected members, including Pawan Khera and Sushmita Dev, were administered the oath of office.
- Who
- Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan and newly elected members
- What
- Chairman's address and oath administration to new members
- When
- First day of the 271st Session of the Rajya Sabha
- Where
- Rajya Sabha, New Delhi
- Why
- To uphold the dignity and discipline of the House and introduce new services
Members' Responsibility
House Management
Upholding Dignity
Members' Responsibility
Members should express differences respectfully to preserve the House's sanctity.
House Management
The Chairman must enforce rules to prevent disruptions and maintain decorum.
- Chairman
- C.P. Radhakrishnan
- Session Type
- Monsoon Session
- New Services
- Live AI-based simultaneous interpretation in nine languages
- Number of Sittings
- 19
- New Members Sworn In
- Pawan Khera, Sushmita Dev, Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, Prakash Chik Baraik, Mahesh Kevat, Dr Mukeshbhai J. Rathwa, Dr Satish Poonia