New Delhi, 18 April (H.S.):

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die on Saturday, formally bringing to a close the Budget session that commenced on January 28 and spanned over nearly three months of sittings. The House concluded its proceedings with Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan presiding over the final day, during which he reflected on the session’s legislative output and overall functioning.

Radhakrishnan noted that the Upper House remained in session for 157 hours and 40 minutes, recording a productivity of approximately 110 per cent against the scheduled time. He described the session as one of the more substantive in recent years, highlighting the passage of key financial and policy‑related bills while also acknowledging the disruptions that occasionally marked parliamentary debates.

He further informed the House that during the special three‑day sitting held from April 16 to 18, members unanimously re‑elected Harivansh as Deputy Chairman, underscoring cross‑party confidence in his conduct and impartiality.

With the adjournment sine die, the Rajya Sabha now stands prorogued until the next session, leaving the stage set for fresh legislative priorities and renewed scrutiny of the government’s agenda.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar