The Indian Parliament

    The Indian Parliament is the supreme legislative body of India. The first elected Parliament came into being in April 1952, after the first elections under the new Constitution of India. The Parliament comprises of the President, and the two Houses - the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States).

     The Rajya Sabha or the Council of States consists of 250 members, of which 12 are nominated by the President from amongst persons having special knowledge or practical experience in the fields of literature, science, art and social service. Elections to the Rajya Sabha are indirect, and it is not subject to dissolution. One-third of its members retire on the expiry of every second year.

     The Lok Sabha or House of the People is composed of representatives of the people chosen by direct election. The maximum strength of the House envisaged by the Constitution is 552. The term of the Lok Sabha, unless dissolved, is five years from the date appointed for its first meeting. However, while a proclamation of emergency is in operation, this period can be extended by the Parliament by law.

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