Video: Rekha Takes Oath as Rajya Sabha Member
Bollywood actress Rekha took oath as a Rajya Sabha MP on Tuesday (15th May 2012). She also met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh before taking oath. President Pratibha Patil had approved Rekha's nomination to the House of Elders along with social worker Anu Aga and cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. While Aga was sworn in on Sunday during a special sitting of Parliament, Tendulkar is expected to take oath on Wednesday, according to sources. Clad in golden brown saree and a matching high-heel sandals, the 57-year-old actor of yesteryears arrived in the Upper House at 10.57 hours and was immediately surrounded by members who greeted her profusely. She was greeted with thumping of desk when her name was called for taking oath. "I Rekha Ganeshan" she said, swearing in the name of God in her brief oath in English. After signing the member register, she greeted Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Leader of the Opposition Arun Jaitley and other leaders before walking to her alloted seat no. 99....