Congress leader PJ Kurien was unanimously elected the Deputy Chairman
of Rajya Sabha. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh moved the motion for the
election of Kurien.
Kurien has been the member of national parliament for the last three
decades representing Idukki, and Mavelikkara Lok Sabha constituencies.
Since 2005 he is a member of the Rajya Sabha.
The Deputy Chairman is elected in the meeting of the Rajya Sabha as
decided by Chairman of the Rajya Sabha from amongst the members of the
Rajya Sabha. He is supposed to resign from his original party because as
a Deputy Speaker, he has to remain impartial.
Deputy Chaiman of Rajya Sabha acts as the Presiding Officer in case
of leave or absence of the Chairman of Rajya Sabha, the Vice-President
of India.
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