BJP Issues Whip to Its Rajya Sabha Members Mandating First Day Presence

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on September 9 issued a whip for its Rajya Sabha MPs to be present on the first day of Parliament’s monsoon session scheduled on September 14. The agenda for day one includes election of Deputy Chairperson. Reportedly, the party is also in talks with alliances for unanimous election. Earlier, Janata Dal (United) member Harivansh Singh filed nomination for the post as BJP-led National Democratic Alliance candidate.