Raghav Chadha, a Rajya Sabha member, was appointed Chairman of the Committee on Petitions of the Upper House on May 23, 2026. The appointment came into effect on May 20, 2026, following the reconstitution of the committee by Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan.
Committee on Petitions in Parliament
The Committee on Petitions is a parliamentary committee of the Rajya Sabha that examines petitions submitted before the House. It makes recommendations on matters concerning public interest and legislative issues.
Composition and Nomination
C.P. Radhakrishnan nominated 10 members to the Committee on Petitions. The panel includes Harsh Mahajan, Gulam Ali, Shambhu Sharan Patel, Mayankkumar Nayak, Masthan Rao Yadav Beedha, Jebi Mather Hisham, Subhasish Khuntia, Rwngwra Narzary, and P. Sandosh Kumar.
Political Background
Raghav Chadha joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in April 2026 after serving as a prominent leader of the Aam Aadmi Party. He had previously served as the Rajya Sabha leader of the Aam Aadmi Party.
Important Facts
- The Rajya Sabha is the Upper House of the Parliament of India and functions through several standing and ad hoc committees.
- The Committee on Petitions deals with petitions related to public grievances and legislative matters.
- C.P. Radhakrishnan is serving as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha in 2026.
- Parliamentary committees in India are constituted for detailed scrutiny of legislative and administrative matters.
Parliamentary Committee System
Parliamentary committees in India include standing committees, ad hoc committees, and financial committees. The Committee on Petitions is one of the committees associated with the Rajya Sabha.