Lok Sabha & Raja Sabha

The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are the two houses of the Indian Parliament. Here’s a brief description of each:

Lok Sabha:

The Lok Sabha, also known as the House of the People, is the lower house of the Parliament of India. It represents the people of India and is directly elected by the citizens through general elections. The Lok Sabha is composed of a maximum of 552 members, with 530 members representing the states and 20 members representing the union territories. Additionally, two members are nominated by the President of India to represent the Anglo-Indian community, if it is not adequately represented. The Lok Sabha has the primary responsibility of legislating, making laws, and representing the interests of the people.

Key features of the Lok Sabha include:

The Lok Sabha members have a term of five years, unless dissolved earlier.The Speaker of the Lok Sabha, elected by the members, presides over the proceedings of the house.The Lok Sabha has the authority to introduce, discuss, and pass bills related to finance, budgets, and other legislative matters. The Lok Sabha also plays a crucial role in the formation and dismissal of the government, as it is accountable to the Lok Sabha.

Rajya Sabha:

The Rajya Sabha, also known as the Council of States, is the upper house of the Indian Parliament. It represents the states and union territories of India. Unlike the Lok Sabha, the members of the Rajya Sabha are not directly elected by the people but are elected by the members of the State Legislative Assemblies. The Rajya Sabha consists of a maximum of 250 members, with 238 members representing the states and union territories, and 12 members nominated by the President of India for their contributions to literature, science, art, and social service.

Key features of the Rajya Sabha include:

The Rajya Sabha members have a term of six years, with one-third of the members retiring every two years.The Vice President of India, as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, presides over the proceedings of the house. The Rajya Sabha reviews and suggests amendments to bills passed by the Lok Sabha.The Rajya Sabha plays a significant role in shaping legislative decisions and acts as a revising chamber for bills.Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are vital components of the Indian parliamentary system. The Lok Sabha represents the people’s will and the Rajya Sabha represents the states’ interests, ensuring a balance of power and accountability in the legislative process.