Rekha, Jaya Bachchan maintain distance in RS

New Delhi: Cine superstar Rekha took oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha on May 15, 2012, becoming yet another personality from the tinsel town to enter the portals of Parliament. 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.

Renowned journalist and nominated member H K Dua offered her his seat no. 97 and was seen explaining the procedure before Chairman Hamid Ansari took his seat. 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. Ansari remarked "welcome" as she walked up to him after taking oath and greeted him with folded hands. 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.

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  Bollywood actress Rekha took oath as a Rajya Sabha MP on May 15, 2012.

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  Rekha was one of the most popular Bollywood actresses in 1980s.

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  Known for her flashy jewellery and heavy sarees, Rekha chose to be different for RS.

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  President Pratibha Patil had approved her name and that of cricketer Sachin Tendulkar for the Upper House.

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  Sachin is expected to take oath on May 16, 2012.

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  Rekha met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh before taking oath.

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  Rekha in Rajya Sabha.

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  Bollywood actress Rekha takes oath as MP.

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  Rekha is still seen doing small roles in Bollywood films.

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  Rekha in Rajya Sabha.

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  Bollywood actress Rekha taking oath as a Rajya Sabha member in New Delhi on Tuesday. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is also seen in the picture.

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  Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan at Parliament in New Delhi on Tuesday during the ongoing budget session.

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  Rajya Sabha member Jaya Bachchan during the session.

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Jaya Bachchan and Rekha

Her 'Silsila' rival, Jaya Bachchan (SP), who entered the House before her, occupied her new seat and was engrossed in the day's agenda and the two ladies of Bollywood did not greet each other. Rekha, seated next to Anu Aga (Nom), put on headphones as the House took up listed questions. In between she exchanged notes with Javed Akhtar.

Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi was among those who greeted her before the House began. Nineteen minutes and 23 seconds into the proceedings, Rekha stood up, shook hands with Aga and Dua before making a quiet exit from the House.

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• Rekha takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP
• As Rekha enters RS, Jaya gets her seat shifted

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