New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Rajya Sabha member Parimal Nathwani, who was recently re-elected to the upper house from Jharkhand, took oath for his fourth term on Thursday, calling it an important and proud moment in his public life

Nathwani also expressed gratitude to the people of Jharkhand, the NDA leadership, and his supporters.

After taking the oath, he said the opportunity comes with greater responsibility. He noted that he is representing Jharkhand in the Rajya Sabha for the third time from his karmabhoomi and will strive to live up to the faith reposed in him by the people.

In a message shared on X, he said the mandate has encouraged him to further strengthen efforts related to rural infrastructure, healthcare services, skill development and employment generation in the state.

He added that his commitment towards the all-round development of Jharkhand has become stronger than ever.

Following the oath-taking, Nathwani paid a courtesy visit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and thanked him and the NDA leadership for their support in the Rajya Sabha elections. During the meeting, the two also discussed various issues related to the development of Jharkhand.

Nathwani said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, the country is moving rapidly on the path of development.

“Had the immense honour of a courtesy meeting with the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Expressed my deepest gratitude for the NDA’s crucial support during the recently held elections to Rajya Sabha for Jharkhand. Inspired by his vision for the nation, I look forward to accelerating development in my karmabhoomi,” he said in a post on X.

Notably, Nathwani was re-elected to the Rajya Sabha from Jharkhand in the recently concluded elections. This marks his fourth term in the Upper House.

Earlier, he represented the state twice in the Rajya Sabha and has been associated with several developmental and social initiatives. He has also been a Rajya Sabha member from Andhra Pradesh.

–IANS

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