Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh takes oath as 'Rajya Sabha' member of Parliament

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh took the leaders' oath as a "Rajya Sabha" member of the Parliament of India on Monday.

Harbhajan is one of the five Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) representatives from the state of Punjab who have been nominated for the Rajya Sabha.

Taking to Twitter, the former spinner shared a video where he can be seen taking oath in the Parliament.

"Took Oath as Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) to protect the Constitution, Rule of Law and Dignity of the House," Harbhajan wrote.

"I will do my best for the people of Punjab and Nation .. Jai Hind Jai Bharat," he added.

Along with the cricketer-turned-politician, 27 other new members took oath on Monday.

It should be noted here that Harbhajan retired from cricket in 2021 after representing India in 367 international matches, taking 711 wickets.