RAJYA SABHA WEDNESDAY, THE 10TH DECEMBER, 2008 (The Rajya Sabha met in the Parliament House at 11-00 a.m.) 11-00 a.m. 1. Oath or Affirmation The following Members made and subscribed oath/affirmation and took their seats in the House :— UTTAR PRADESH 1. Shri Mohammed Adeeb 2. Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta 3. Shri Avtar Singh Karimpuri 4. Shri Brijesh Pathak 5. Shrimati Kusum Rai 6. Shri Rajaram 7. Shri Amar Singh 8. Shri Veer Singh 9. Prof. Ram Gopal Yadav UTTARAKHAND 10. Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari 11-09 a.m. 2. Obituary Reference The Chairman made a reference to the passing away of Shri Vishwanath Pratap Singh, former Prime Minister of India and ex-Member. The House observed silence, all Members standing, as a mark of respect to the memory of the departed

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11-14 a.m. 3. Reference by the Chair Reference to the terrorist attacks in Mumbai and victims of bomb blasts in Assam The Chairman made a reference to the unprecedented and heinous terrorist attacks in Mumbai, that killed 164 people and injured 308 people. The Chairman also referred to the serial blasts in Assam that killed 89 people and injured 477 others. The House saluted the bravery and dedication of security officials and others who laid their lives and deepest condolences were extended to the families of those killed. The House observed silence, all Members standing, as a mark of respect to the memory of those who lost their lives in the tragedy. (As a mark of respect to the memory of Shri Vishwanath Pratap Singh, former Prime Minister of India the House adjourned at 11-16 a.m. till 11-00 a.m. on Thursday, the 11th December, 2008)