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Ranjan Gogoi nominated to Rajya Sabha
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- President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday nominated former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi to the Rajya Sabha.
- In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-clause (a) of clause (1) of Article 80 of the Constitution of India, read with clause (3) of that article, President is pleased to nominate Shri Ranjan Gogoi to Council of States to fill the vacancy caused due to the retirement of one of the nominated members, the Home Ministry said in its notification.
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- Article 80:
(1) The Council of States shall consist of
(a) twelve members to be nominated by the President in accordance with the provisions of clause ( 3 );
(b) not more than two hundred and thirty eight representatives of the States and of the Union territories
(2) The members to be nominated by the President under sub clause (a) of clause (1) shall consist of persons having special knowledge or practical experience in respect of such matters as the following, namely: Literature, science, art and social service
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The Hindu