 He served a second term in the Rajya Sabha from 1988 to 1992 and served a third term from 1992 to 1998.Sibtey Razi created controversy in March 2005 when the NDA, with its 36 MLAs along with letters of support from five independents,
thus with a total support of 41 in an 81-member assembly (the strength of Jharkhand State Assembly is 82 which includes one nominated member) staked claim to form the government after elections in the state.However, Governor Razi refused to accede and instead, invited Shibu Soren of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha to form the government.