Bhubaneswar, Jan 30: Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday welcomed the nomination of eminent educationist and social worker, Satnam Singh Sandhu to the Rajya Sabha and said the Upper House of Parliament will be enriched by his presence.

Taking to his social media handle, Minister Pradhan also expressed his gratitude to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for constantly honouring citizens who have made significant contributions to national development.

"Welcome the nomination of Shri @satnamsandhuchd to the Rajya Sabha. A distinguished educationist and a noted social worker, I am sure our August House will be enriched by his presence. Best wishes to him as he turns over a new leaf in serving society.
Gratitude to Hon.@rashtrapatibhvn and Hon. PM @narendramodi ji for constantly honouring citizens who have made significant contributions to national development. #ModiGovt is committed to ensure greater inclusivity in parliamentary representation as well as strengthening our democratic foundations for people progress." Pradhan posted on X, formely known as Twitter.

Welcome the nomination of Shri @satnamsandhuchd to the Rajya Sabha. A distinguished educationist and a noted social worker, I am sure our August House will be enriched by his presence. Best wishes to him as he turns over a new leaf in serving society.

Gratitude to Hon.…
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) January 30, 2024

President Droupadi Murmu today nominated Chandigarh University founder-chancellor Satnam Singh Sandhu to the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

In a notification, the Home Ministry said President Droupadi Murmu nominated Sandhu to the Upper House of Parliament.

Satnam Singh Sandhu, the son of a farmer, is one of India's leading educationists in the present day. He is an edupreneur, philanthropist, and the founder and Chancellor of Chandigarh University.`

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