Parliament of India: Difference between revisions

|title=Parliament of India Biography – Bicameral Legislative Body

|description=The Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body of the Republic of India, consisting of two houses: the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and the Lok Sabha (House of the People). It is responsible for law-making, budget approval, and overseeing the executive.

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|og:title=Parliament of India Biography – 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.

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.

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.

* Indian Constitution