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	== Historical Background ==		== Historical Background ==
	India’s parliamentary system is largely influenced by the [[British Parliament]]. The roots lie in colonial legislatures like the Indian Councils Act 1861 and the Government of India Act 1935. With the enforcement of the Constitution on 26 January 1950, the modern bicameral Parliament was established.		India’s parliamentary system is largely influenced by the British Parliament. The roots lie in colonial legislatures like the Indian Councils Act 1861 and the Government of India Act 1935. With the enforcement of the Constitution on 26 January 1950, the modern bicameral Parliament was established.

	== Importance ==		== Importance ==
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	* [[Lok Sabha]]		* [[Lok Sabha]]
	* [[Rajya Sabha]]		* [[Rajya Sabha]]
	* [[Indian Constitution]]		* Indian Constitution
	* [[Supreme Court of India]]		* [[Supreme Court of India]]
	* [[Prime Minister of India]]		* [[Prime Minister of India]]

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	'''Parliament of India''' (''Bharatiya Sansad'') is the supreme legislative authority of the [[Republic of India]], established under Part V of the [[Constitution of India]]. It is a bicameral legislature, comprising the [[Rajya Sabha]] (Council of States) and the [[Lok Sabha]] (House of the People). The [[President of India]] is also considered an integral part of the Parliament, as per Article 79.~~<ref>https://legislative.gov.in/sites/default/files/COI.pdf</ref>~~		\|og:title=Parliament of India – Structure, Functions & Powers
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			}}'''Parliament of India''' (''Bharatiya Sansad'') is the supreme legislative authority of the [[Republic of India]], established under Part V of the [[Constitution of India]]. It is a bicameral legislature, comprising the [[Rajya Sabha]] (Council of States) and the [[Lok Sabha]] (House of the People). The [[President of India]] is also considered an integral part of the Parliament, as per Article 79.

	== Structure ==		== Structure ==
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	* '''Lok Sabha''' – lower house, representing the people		* '''Lok Sabha''' – lower house, representing the people

	The '''Rajya Sabha''' has a maximum strength of 250 members, of which 12 are nominated by the President for their expertise in art, literature, science, and social services. The remaining members are elected by the State Legislative Assemblies.~~<ref>https://rajyasabha.nic.in/</ref>~~		The '''Rajya Sabha''' has a maximum strength of 250 members, of which 12 are nominated by the President for their expertise in art, literature, science, and social services. The remaining members are elected by the State Legislative Assemblies.

	The '''Lok Sabha''' has a maximum strength of 552 members, directly elected by the people through general elections. The term of the Lok Sabha is five years unless dissolved earlier.~~<ref>https://loksabha.nic.in/</ref>~~		The '''Lok Sabha''' has a maximum strength of 552 members, directly elected by the people through general elections. The term of the Lok Sabha is five years unless dissolved earlier.

	== Functions and Powers ==		== Functions and Powers ==
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	== Historical Background ==		== Historical Background ==
	India’s parliamentary system is largely influenced by the [[British Parliament]]. The roots lie in colonial legislatures like the Indian Councils Act 1861 and the Government of India Act 1935. With the enforcement of the Constitution on 26 January 1950, the modern bicameral Parliament was established.~~<ref>https://www.india.gov.in/my-government/indian-parliament</ref>~~		India’s parliamentary system is largely influenced by the [[British Parliament]]. The roots lie in colonial legislatures like the Indian Councils Act 1861 and the Government of India Act 1935. With the enforcement of the Constitution on 26 January 1950, the modern bicameral Parliament was established.

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'''Parliament of India''' (''Bharatiya Sansad'') is the supreme legislative authority of the [[Republic of India]], established under Part V of the [[Constitution of India]]. It is a bicameral legislature, comprising the [[Rajya Sabha]] (Council of States) and the [[Lok Sabha]] (House of the People). The [[President of India]] is also considered an integral part of the Parliament, as per Article 79.<ref>https://legislative.gov.in/sites/default/files/COI.pdf</ref>

== Structure ==
The Parliament consists of:
* '''President of India''' – the constitutional head of the legislature
* '''Rajya Sabha''' – upper house, representing the states
* '''Lok Sabha''' – lower house, representing the people

The '''Rajya Sabha''' has a maximum strength of 250 members, of which 12 are nominated by the President for their expertise in art, literature, science, and social services. The remaining members are elected by the State Legislative Assemblies.<ref>https://rajyasabha.nic.in/</ref>

The '''Lok Sabha''' has a maximum strength of 552 members, directly elected by the people through general elections. The term of the Lok Sabha is five years unless dissolved earlier.<ref>https://loksabha.nic.in/</ref>

== Functions and Powers ==
Parliament performs legislative, financial, and oversight functions:
* '''Law-making''' – Enacts laws on subjects in the Union and Concurrent Lists
* '''Budget and finance''' – Approves the annual budget and taxation proposals
* '''Oversight''' – Questions, debates, and motions to hold the executive accountable
* '''Amendments''' – Can amend the Constitution under Article 368
* '''Impeachment and motions''' – Can impeach the President or judges and pass no-confidence motions

All bills must be passed by both Houses and receive Presidential assent to become law.

== Sessions ==
The Parliament holds three sessions each year:
* '''Budget Session''' – February to May
* '''Monsoon Session''' – July to September
* '''Winter Session''' – November to December

The President summons each session and can prorogue or dissolve the Lok Sabha.

== Historical Background ==
India’s parliamentary system is largely influenced by the [[British Parliament]]. The roots lie in colonial legislatures like the Indian Councils Act 1861 and the Government of India Act 1935. With the enforcement of the Constitution on 26 January 1950, the modern bicameral Parliament was established.<ref>https://www.india.gov.in/my-government/indian-parliament</ref>

== Importance ==
The Parliament represents the sovereignty of the people, enacts laws, ensures governance transparency, and upholds constitutional values. It is a symbol of India's democratic ethos and federal structure.

== See Also ==
* [[President of India]]
* [[Lok Sabha]]
* [[Rajya Sabha]]
* [[Indian Constitution]]
* [[Supreme Court of India]]
* [[Prime Minister of India]]

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