Rajya Sabha
Upper house of the Parliament of India
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The Rajya Sabha, constitutionally the Council of States, is the upper house of the bicameral Parliament of India. As of 2021 it has a maximum membership of 245, of which 233 are elected by the legislatures of the states and union territories using single transferable votes through open ballots, while the president can appoint 12 members for their contributions to art, literature, science, and social services. The potential seating capacity of the Rajya Sabha is 250, according to article 80 of the Indian Constitution. Members sit for staggered terms lasting six years, with about a third of the 233 designates up for election every two years, in even-numbered years. The Rajya Sabha meets in continuous sessions, and unlike the Lok Sabha, being the lower house of the Parliament, the Rajya Sabha is not subjected to dissolution. However, the Rajya Sabha, like the Lok Sabha, can be prorogued by the president.
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Elections to 57 Rajya Sabha seats on June 10, result same dayThe Election Commission of India on Thursday announced that polls for 57 Rajya Sabha seats spread across 15 states will take place on June 10. The biggest share of seats for the Upper House of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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BJP’s Rajya Sabha strength falls below 100; may rise soonIndiaTimes - Published | |
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ED questions Kharge, Herald probe gets closer to GandhisThe Enforcement Directorate on Monday questioned Congress leader in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge in connection with its investigation into a case of alleged money laundering registered against Young..IndiaTimes - Published | ED questions senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge in National Herald caseThe 79-year-old Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha was summoned to appear before the federal agency with regard to the probeDNA - Published |
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Government set to overhaul criminal laws: Kiren RijijuReplying to a questioin in Rajya Sabha, Kiren Rijiju said there was a need to "reform and rationalise the criminal laws of the country by introducing a comprehensive legislation in Parliament rather..IndiaTimes - Published | Lok Sabha clocks 129% productivity, Rajya Sabha 99% as Parliament session ends“The overall productivity of the House stood at 129% in the Eighth Session. Also, the House sat till late for over 40 hours and discussed important issues,” Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said and..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Voice votes taken 200 times during passage of CA Bill in Rajya SabhaIndiaTimes - Published | Govt moves bill in Rajya Sabha to unify three municipal corporations of DelhiIndiaTimes - Published |
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BJP issues whip to its Rajya Sabha membersIndiaTimes - Published | Budget session: 7 key Bills on Rajya Sabha agenda for last weekSeven key Bills, including "The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill" and "The Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill", have been listed on the agenda of the Rajya Sabha for the last week of..IndiaTimes - Published |
Jump in BJP’s tally in Rajya Sabha unlikely before 2024, 5 states to hold keyIndiaTimes - Published | Rajya Sabha bids farewell to 72 retiring MPs; PM urges them to inspire coming generationsIndiaTimes - Published |
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