Raghav Chadha, a member of the Rajya Sabha, has been appointed as the chairman of the Committee on Petitions of the Upper House. The appointment was officially announced on 23 May 2026 and came into effect from 20 May 2026.

The committee was reconstituted by Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan. The development has brought attention to the growing role of parliamentary committees in India.

What is the Committee on Petitions?

The Committee on Petitions is an important parliamentary panel of the Rajya Sabha. It examines petitions submitted before the House and studies issues related to public concerns and legislative matters.

The committee also gives recommendations to improve governance and address public grievances. It plays a key role in reviewing matters connected with administration and lawmaking.

Members of the Raghav Chadha Rajya Sabha Panel

Apart from Raghav Chadha, the committee includes 10 nominated members. These members are:

Harsh Mahajan
Gulam Ali
Shambhu Sharan Patel
Mayankkumar Nayak
Masthan Rao Yadav Beedha
Jebi Mather Hisham
Subhasish Khuntia
Rwngwra Narzary
P. Sandosh Kumar

The panel was formed under the direction of Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan.

Political Journey of Raghav Chadha

Raghav Chadha was earlier a senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party and also served as the party’s leader in the Rajya Sabha. In April 2026, he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party.

His appointment as chairman of the committee is being seen as an important development in Parliament. The Raghav Chadha Rajya Sabha Panel is expected to handle several public and legislative petitions in the coming months.

Role of Parliamentary Committees in India

Parliamentary committees are important for detailed discussion and examination of national issues. India’s Parliament has different types of committees, including standing committees, financial committees, and ad hoc committees.

These committees help Parliament study bills, government policies, and public matters in a detailed manner. The Committee on Petitions is one such body that focuses on citizens’ petitions and legislative concerns.