Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Harivansh Warns New Rajya Sabha Members
Harivansh, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, gave a speech to new members about the importance of protecting their digital devices from cyber-attacks.
He said that login credentials are important assets of the House and that every member is responsible for their security.
He also talked about how technology is changing the way Parliament works and how members need to be well-versed in technology.
Harivansh encouraged members to keep learning and studying past Parliamentary procedures and notable debates.
He described the Orientation Programme as just the beginning of a continuous process of self-improvement.
Harivansh cautioned new Rajya Sabha members against cyber-attacks and unauthorized access to their official digital devices.
He highlighted the impact of the technological revolution on Parliamentary functioning.
Harivansh emphasized the need for Members to be well-versed in technology.
He encouraged Members to study past Parliamentary procedures and notable debates.
The Orientation Programme was designed to familiarize Members with the rules, procedures, conventions, and traditions of the House.
- Who
- Harivansh, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman
- What
- Valedictory speech at the orientation workshop 'Prarambh' for new Rajya Sabha members
- When
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To caution new members against cyber-attacks and unauthorized access to their official digital devices and to emphasize the importance of continuous learning and Parliamentary traditions
Emphasis on Digital Security
Continuous Learning and Parliamentary Traditions
Importance of Digital Security
Emphasis on Digital Security
Harivansh stressed the need to protect digital devices from cyber-attacks and unauthorized access, describing login credentials as assets of the House.
Continuous Learning and Parliamentary Traditions
He highlighted the impact of technological revolution on Parliamentary functioning and the need for Members to be well-versed in technology.
Continuous Learning
Emphasis on Digital Security
Harivansh emphasized that Members' learning does not end with the Orientation Programme and encouraged them to study past Parliamentary procedures and notable debates.
Continuous Learning and Parliamentary Traditions
He described the Orientation Programme as only the beginning of a continuous process of self-improvement.
- Event
- Valedictory speech at the two-day orientation workshop 'Prarambh' for new Rajya Sabha members
- Speaker
- Harivansh, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman
- Key Points
- Digital security, continuous learning, Parliamentary traditions
- Impact of Technology
- Technological revolution on Parliamentary functioning
- Orientation Programme
- Designed to familiarize Members with rules, procedures, conventions, and traditions of the House