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| house_type = Upper house of the [[Parliament of India]] | | house_type = Upper house of the [[Parliament of India]] | ||
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| meeting_place = [[Sansad Bhavan]], New Delhi | | meeting_place = [[Sansad Bhavan]], New Delhi | ||
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}} | }}'''Rajya Sabha''' (''Council of States'') is the upper house of the [[Parliament of India]]. It represents the states and union territories and plays a key role in the legislative process. Rajya Sabha is a permanent body that cannot be dissolved, ensuring continuity in the Indian parliamentary system. | ||
'''Rajya Sabha''' (''Council of States'') is the upper house of the [[Parliament of India]]. It represents the states and union territories and plays a key role in the legislative process. Rajya Sabha is a permanent body that cannot be dissolved, ensuring continuity in the Indian parliamentary system. | |||
== Composition == | == Composition == | ||
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== Chairman and Deputy Chairman == | == Chairman and Deputy Chairman == | ||
The '''Vice President of India''' is the ex-officio '''Chairman of the Rajya Sabha'''. The house also elects a Deputy Chairman from among its members to preside in the absence of the Chairman. | The '''Vice President of India''' is the ex-officio '''Chairman of the Rajya Sabha'''. The house also elects a Deputy Chairman from among its members to preside in the absence of the Chairman. | ||
== Sessions == | == Sessions == | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:19, 26 August 2025
Template:Infobox legislatureRajya Sabha (Council of States) is the upper house of the Parliament of India. It represents the states and union territories and plays a key role in the legislative process. Rajya Sabha is a permanent body that cannot be dissolved, ensuring continuity in the Indian parliamentary system.
Composition
Rajya Sabha has a maximum of 250 members:
- 233 members are elected by the legislative assemblies of states and union territories using proportional representation
- 12 members are nominated by the President of India for their expertise in literature, science, art, or social service
Members serve for 6 years, and one-third of the house retires every two years.
Powers and Functions
Rajya Sabha shares most legislative powers with the Lok Sabha, except in financial matters. Key roles include:
- Legislation – Reviews, debates, and passes bills (except money bills)
- State representation – Protects the interests of states in federal structure
- Oversight – Holds discussions and questions the government
- Amendments – Participates in constitutional amendment processes
- Can pass a resolution under Article 249 to enable Parliament to legislate on a state subject in national interest
Although it cannot initiate money bills, it can suggest amendments, which may or may not be accepted by the Lok Sabha.
Chairman and Deputy Chairman
The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. The house also elects a Deputy Chairman from among its members to preside in the absence of the Chairman.
Sessions
Rajya Sabha meets three times a year:
- Budget Session
- Monsoon Session
- Winter Session
It meets in the same building (Sansad Bhavan) as the Lok Sabha but has a separate chamber.
Significance
The Rajya Sabha serves as a check and balance in the legislative process and ensures that the voices of states are heard in national policymaking. It also acts as a deliberative body providing informed debate on key issues.
See Also
- Lok Sabha
- Parliament of India
- President of India
- Vice President of India
- Constitution of India
- Council of Ministers