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Who presides over the Rajya Sabha? Who elects the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

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The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. He presides over its meetings.

The Rajya Sabha elects a Deputy Chairman from among its members. In the absence of the Chairman, he performs all functions and duties of the Chairman.

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History & Civics

Who presides over the Rajya Sabha? Who elects the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

Union Parliament

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