Union minister Piyush Goyal was on Wednesday appointed leader of the house in the Rajya Sabha. The Monsoon Session of Parliament will begin on July 19.
Goyal succeeds former Union minister Thawar Chand Gehlot, who was appointed the governor of Karnataka on July 6.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi took to Twitter to congratulate Goyal’s new role. “He has been entrusted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji with key responsibility,” Joshi said. “Wishing him continued vigour in the service to the nation.”
Congratulations to @PiyushGoyal ji on being appointed the Leader of House in Rajya Sabha. He has been entrusted by PM @NarendraModi ji with key responsibility. Wishing him continued vigour in the service to the nation. pic.twitter.com/I1thSiPIKN
— Pralhad Joshi (@JoshiPralhad) July 14, 2021
Union ministers Kiren Rijiju and V Muraleedharan also extended their wishes to Goyal.
“Heartiest congratulations to Piyush Goyal ji on being appointed as the…