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Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Elected by the Rajya Sabha members among themselves. Assists the Vice President (ex-officio Chairman) in conducting House proceedings. In the Chairman’s absence, the Deputy Chairman presides, deciding points of order and ensuring order. Removal requires a majority resolution. This position upholds legislative continuity, especially when the VP acts as President or is otherwise unavailable. The Deputy Chairman can be pivotal in shaping debates, selecting calling attention motions, and balancing party demands. Understanding this role clarifies how the upper house maintains procedural efficiency, ensuring robust scrutiny of bills and government actions.

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