New Delhi, April 10 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Rajya Sabha's outgoing Deputy Chairman and JD(U) leader Harivansh Narayan Singh for assuming his new term in the upper house of parliament today.

Hailing the development, the Prime Minister highlighted Harivansh's invaluable contributions to journalism and public life.

"Shri Harivansh Ji has made invaluable contributions to journalism and public life. He is a respected intellectual and thinker. With his profound thoughts and insights, he has enriched the proceedings of the House over the past few years. I am delighted that the Honorable President has nominated him to the Rajya Sabha. My very best wishes to him for the upcoming parliamentary term!," said PM Modi.

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