About This Trend
Rajya Sabha is the upper house of India's bicameral legislature, representing the interests of states and union territories.
Why is it trending? The President of India has nominated four new members, including former diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla and public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, under Article 80(1)(a). This move is seen as a strategic appointment of experts in various fields to strengthen the legislative body. The public is particularly noting Nikam's role in high-profile cases like the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Media outlets are widely covering the nominations, highlighting the nominees' backgrounds and potential contributions.