Parliament Announces New Standing Committee Chairpersons

Key roles assigned to senior lawmakers, former ministers, and opposition members in the latest reshuffle.

Rahul Gandhi continues as a member of the Defence Committee, chaired by Radha Mohan Singh.
Shashi Tharoor appointed as head of the External Affairs Committee, while Sonia Gandhi is not included in any panel.
BJP's Bhartruhari Mahtab to lead the Finance Committee, and Nishikant Dubey to chair Communications and Information Technology.
Congress to chair four committees, including External Affairs and Education, with Digvijaya Singh leading Education, Women, Children, Youth, and Sports.
Trinamool Congress nominates Kirti Azad and Dola Sen as chairpersons for Chemical and Fertilizers, and Commerce and Industries respectively.