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| What is Article 89 of Indian constitution ? |
Article 89 of the Indian Constitution defines the leadership of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) — specifically, the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman.
📜 Text of Article 89 (Simplified)
🔹 Clause (1): Chairman of Rajya Sabha
The Vice-President of India shall be the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
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This means the Vice President automatically becomes the presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha.
🔹 Clause (2): Deputy Chairman
The Rajya Sabha shall elect a Deputy Chairman from among its members.
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The Deputy Chairman presides over the House in the absence of the Chairman (Vice-President).
✅ Key Points of Article 89
| Position | Details |
|---|---|
| Chairman | The Vice-President of India |
| Role | Presides over Rajya Sabha sessions |
| Deputy Chairman | Elected by Rajya Sabha members from among themselves |
| Deputy’s Role | Presides in absence of the Chairman |
🧾 Example
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Jagdeep Dhankhar (as of 2024) is the Vice-President and hence the Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
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If he's unavailable, the Deputy Chairman, elected from the Rajya Sabha, conducts proceedings.
🔍 What "Ex-Officio" Means
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The term “ex-officio” means by virtue of one’s office.
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So, the Vice President doesn’t need to be elected separately to be Chairman — it’s part of his Vice Presidential duties.
📌 Summary of Article 89
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Chairman of Rajya Sabha | Vice-President of India (ex-officio) |
| Deputy Chairman | Elected by Rajya Sabha members |
| Function | To preside over Rajya Sabha proceedings |
| In Chairman’s absence | Deputy Chairman presides over the House |
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