New Delhi, Sept 18: Former Reserve Bank of India governor Bimal Jalan and wrestler-turned film star Dara Singh, who were recently nominated to Rajya Sabha, today took oath as members of the Upper House. Rajya Sabha chairman Bhairon Singh Shekhawat administered oath to them in his chamber in the Upper House.

Finance Minister Jaswant Singh, who is the Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha, Manmohan Singh, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and parliamentary affairs minister Sushma Swaraj were present among others on the occasion. Jalan and Singh were nominated to the upper house along with five others.
Bureau Report