New Delhi, July 22 -- Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on July 21, opening the contest for his successor.

But before a new Vice President is elected, who will chair the proceedings in Rajya Sabha in the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament?

Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha will step in as the acting Chairperson of the Upper House of Parliament, as per the rules. Harivansh Narayan Singh is the Deputy Chairperson of Rajya Sabha at present. Harivansh will fulfil the role temporarily until the election of the next Vice President of India.

The Vice President of India is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Lok Sabha chairperson is the Speaker.

When the office of the Vice President becomes vacant, the duties of the Rajya Sabha Cha...