New Delhi: Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has been nominated as the Deputy Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha, sources said on Monday. Naqvi replaces Piyush Goyal, who has been appointed as the Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha.
The Minister of Minority Affairs is known for his extensive knowledge of parliamentary affairs and also served as the Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs during the first term of the Modi government.
The appointment of Naqvi, who is known to have cordial relations with leaders of parties across the political spectrum, assumes significance as it comes at a time when the opposition is eager to corner the ruling government on several issues, including handling of other issues. There is a wave of COVID-19, rising fuel prices and farmers’ agitation.
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