'You will be missed. I hope you will take with you happy memories and I am confident you will serve the nation with the same vigour and enthusiasm that you have shown here,' Ansari added.

While Jalan, Jethmalani and Mitra were nominated members, Hema Malini represented the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The others who retired Friday were actor Dara Singh and Narayan Singh Manaklao, both of the BJP.