New Delhi, April 17 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday extended his heartfelt congratulations to Harivansh Narayan Singh on his election as Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha for an unprecedented third term, a clear endorsement of the trust and respect he commands across the parliamentary spectrum.

Speaking in the House, Modi reflected on the journey of a man whose roots trace back to the village of the iconic leader Jayaprakash Narayan, emphasizing how this rural background carved a leader deeply connected to grassroots development and social progress. "Harivansh ji's lifelong commitment to his village and society is a testament to the values he carries from his upbringing in that historic soil," the Prime Minister noted with admirati...