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|title=Parliament of India – Bicameral Legislative Body | |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. | |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:description=Explore the Parliament of India, its two houses, functions, powers, composition, and role in India’s democratic governance. | |og:description=Explore the Parliament of India, its two houses, functions, powers, composition, and role in India’s democratic governance. | ||
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== Historical Background == | == Historical Background == | ||
India’s parliamentary system is largely influenced by the | 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. | ||
== Importance == | == Importance == | ||
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* [[Lok Sabha]] | * [[Lok Sabha]] | ||
* [[Rajya Sabha]] | * [[Rajya Sabha]] | ||
* | * Indian Constitution | ||
* [[Supreme Court of India]] | * [[Supreme Court of India]] | ||
* [[Prime Minister of India]] | * [[Prime Minister of India]] | ||
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[[Category:Government of India]] | [[Category:Government of India]] | ||
[[Category:Parliament of India]] | [[Category:Parliament of India]] | ||
[[Category:Bicameral legislatures]] | [[Category:Bicameral legislatures]] | ||
[[Category:Indian politics]] | [[Category:Indian politics]] | ||
[[Category:Indian law]] | [[Category:Indian law]] | ||
[[Category:Democracy in India]] | [[Category:Democracy in India]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:35, 26 August 2025
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.
Structure
The Parliament consists of:
- President of India – the constitutional head of the legislature
- Rajya Sabha – upper house, representing the states
- Lok Sabha – lower house, representing the people
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.
Functions and Powers
Parliament performs legislative, financial, and oversight functions:
- Law-making – Enacts laws on subjects in the Union and Concurrent Lists
- Budget and finance – Approves the annual budget and taxation proposals
- Oversight – Questions, debates, and motions to hold the executive accountable
- Amendments – Can amend the Constitution under Article 368
- Impeachment and motions – Can impeach the President or judges and pass no-confidence motions
All bills must be passed by both Houses and receive Presidential assent to become law.
Sessions
The Parliament holds three sessions each year:
- Budget Session – February to May
- Monsoon Session – July to September
- Winter Session – November to December
The President summons each session and can prorogue or dissolve the Lok Sabha.
Historical Background
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.
Importance
The Parliament represents the sovereignty of the people, enacts laws, ensures governance transparency, and upholds constitutional values. It is a symbol of India's democratic ethos and federal structure.
See Also
- President of India
- Lok Sabha
- Rajya Sabha
- Indian Constitution
- Supreme Court of India
- Prime Minister of India