Election to Deputy Chairman Rajya Sabha to be Held on

New Delhi, Aug 06: Election of Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha will take place on August 9, Vice-president Venkaiah Naidu announced today.

"The members can give their notice of motion till August 8, by 12 noon," he said. The election will take place a day before the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament ends.

Addressing members in the Rajya Sabha, Naidu said that members can give their notice to be elected to the post by Wednesday.

Election to the post of deputy chairman is a key test for opposition parties led by Congress, as they look to retain the position. Meanwhile, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which is in minority in the upper house, is keen that a candidate of its choice wins the election.

PJ Kurien of the Congress retired from the position on July 2, necessitating the election that is decided by a simple majority. The election is seen as a key test for the Congress as it looks to retain the position.