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INDIA - DEMOCRACY
- RAJYA SABHA |
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Date-wise Events |
- May 13, 1952: The Rajya Sabha is the
upper house of the Parliament of India. Its first sitting was
held on this day.
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Description |
- Membership is limited to 250 members,
12 of whom are nominated by the President of India for their
contributions to art, literature, science, and social
services.
- The remainder of the body is elected by the
state and territorial legislatures.
- Members sit for six-year terms, with
one third of the members retiring every two years.
- The Vice President of India is the ex-officio
Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, who presides over its
sessions.
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