New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh took oath as member of Rajya Sabha today after being re-elected from Assam.
Dr Singh, who is the Leader of the Upper House, was recently elected a member of Rajya Sabha from Assam for the fifth consecutive term.
Congress President Sonia Gandhi and party leaders Ahmed Patel, Motilal Vohra and Rajv Shukla were among those present on the occasion.
"It is a great opportunity for me to re-dedicate myself to the service of the people of Assam," Dr Singh told reporters.
Lok Janshakti Party President Ram Vilas Paswan, Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav and a number of Rajya Sabha members were present at the function.
Another Congress member from Assam Santius Kujur also took oath today.
The election to the two Rajya Sabha seats from Assam had taken place on May 30 and Congress had won both the seats.
Dr Singh, who is the Leader of the Upper House, was recently elected a member of Rajya Sabha from Assam for the fifth consecutive term.
Congress President Sonia Gandhi and party leaders Ahmed Patel, Motilal Vohra and Rajv Shukla were among those present on the occasion.
Lok Janshakti Party President Ram Vilas Paswan, Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav and a number of Rajya Sabha members were present at the function.
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The election to the two Rajya Sabha seats from Assam had taken place on May 30 and Congress had won both the seats.
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