New Delhi, March 19 -- The Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of Parliament, bade farewell on Wednesday to 59 members from 20 states who are set to retire between April and July this year.

The farewell ceremony was organised at the Vice-President Enclave in New Delhi on March 18, 2026. The 59 retiring members include prominent figures such as former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, Deputy Chairman Harivansh, Sharad Pawar, and RPI leader Ramdas Athawale, alongside nine women members. Notably, both Sharad Pawar and Ramdas Athawale have already been re-elected to the Upper House.

According to the Rajya Sabha Secretariat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed heartfelt gratitude for the chance to honour retiring colleagues.

The Prime Minister no...