New Delhi, July 13 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on being nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President, stating that Shringla's unique experience would enrich Parliamentary proceedings.

Shringla is among four eminent personalities nominated to the Upper House under Article 80(1)(a) of the Constitution, read with clause (3) of the same article. The nominations come in the wake of vacancies created by the retirement of previously nominated members.

In a post on X, PM Modi praised the former diplomat's key role in shaping India's foreign policy and his contribution to India's G20 Presidency.

"Harsh Vardhan Shringla has excelled as a diplomat, intellectual and strat...