Rajya Sabha Bids Farewell To 59 Retiring Members In Ceremony

On 18 March 2026, the Rajya Sabha held a formal farewell for 59 Members of Parliament retiring upon completion of their terms. The session included addresses from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, and Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh, who is among those retiring. The event marked the culmination of the current tenure for MPs from 20 states, following Rajya Sabha elections held on 16 March.