Parliament of India – Everything You Need to Know

🏛 What is the Parliament of India?

India’s Parliament stands as a pillar of its democracy—an institution that reflects the voice of over a billion people. The Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body of the country. It is a bicameral body, meaning it consists of two houses:

1. Lok Sabha (House of the People)

2. Rajya Sabha (Council of States)

It also includes the President of India as an integral part of the Parliament.

🧱 Structure of Indian Parliament

📌 Key Facts About Lok Sabha

• Maximum strength: 552 members
• Current strength: 545 (as per 2024)
• Tenure: 5 years
• Presiding officer: Speaker of Lok Sabha
• First Lok Sabha election: 1951–52
• Latest election: 2024

✅ Fun Fact: Lok Sabha is also known as the Lower House, but it has more power in money matters.

📌 Key Facts About Rajya Sabha

• Maximum strength: 250 members
• Current strength: 245
• Tenure: 6 years (1/3rd members retire every 2 years)
• Presiding officer: Vice-President of India (Chairman of Rajya Sabha)
• First Rajya Sabha session: 1952

✅ Fun Fact: Rajya Sabha is a permanent house – it is never dissolved.

⚖️ Functions of the Indian Parliament

1. Legislative – Makes laws on Union and Concurrent List subjects
2. Financial – Controls public funds; passes Union Budget
3. Executive Control – Lok Sabha controls the executive through motions and questions
4. Amendment Power – Can amend the Constitution
5. Judicial Role – Can impeach the President and judges

📚 Important Articles Related to Parliament

 Quick Facts

• Parliament House is located in New Delhi
• Designed by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker
• Sessions: Budget Session, Monsoon Session, Winter Session
• Quorum: 10% of total members required for proceedings
• Joint session presided over by Speaker of Lok Sabha