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🏛 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

ComponentDescription
President of IndiaSymbolic head; summons and prorogues Parliament sessions
Lok SabhaLower House; directly elected by the people
Rajya SabhaUpper House; represents the states and union territories

📌 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

ArticleSubject
Article 79Constitution of Parliament
Article 80Composition of Rajya Sabha
Article 81Composition of Lok Sabha
Article 85Sessions of Parliament
Article 110Money Bill
Article 112Union Budget
Article 123Ordinance-making power of the President

 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

 

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