New Delhi: Rajya Sabha member of ruling BJD in the state Dr Sasmit Patra was nominated to the Vice-Chairmen Panel of Rajya Sabha.
The first-term MP is the first Odia MP in 20 years to be nominated to the Panel. The post holds significance as Patra will be presiding over the House during the Session as and when required by the Rajya Sabha Chairman.
Along with Patra, five other senior MPs have been nominated to the Vice-Chairmen Panel by the Chairman.