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Chief Minister

In News Recently, Nitish Kumar has taken oath as Bihar’s Chief Minister for a record eighth time. Office of Chief Minister About: In the scheme of the Parliamentary system of government provided by the Constitution, the Governor is the nominal executive authority (de jure executive) and the Chief Minister is the real executive authority (de […]

Parliamentary Disruptions

In News Recently, Rajya Sabha suspended 19 Opposition members for ‘willfully obstructing the House’. More about the issue Disruptions & Political rivalries: Disruption has become the norm, with the Opposition seeking to use the debates as a ploy to gain publicity. Representatives of political parties are utilising Parliament more to showcase political spectacle than to […]

Suspension of Members of Parliament (MPs)

In News Recently, nineteen Members of Parliament (MPs) were suspended from Rajya Sabha for a week. The MPs were suspended for “unruly behaviour”. Rules under which the Presiding Officer acts Rule 373: The Speaker, if he is of the opinion that the conduct of any Member is grossly disorderly, may direct such Member to withdraw […]

Appraisal of the functions of the Rajya Sabha

In Context  Given the prevailing political scenario in the country, a careful appraisal of the functions of the Rajya Sabha in strengthening the fundamentals of our parliamentary democracy becomes even more necessary. Genesis of the Rajya Sabha The genesis of the Rajya Sabha can be traced to the Montague-Chelmsford report of 1918 and, consequently, the […]

Unparliamentary words

In News Recently, ahead of the Monsoon Session a row has erupted over a 50-page compilation of words deemed unfit for use in Parliament. About the recent controversy Coverage: The new list has words and phrases disallowed not only in the Indian Parliament, but also in various state assemblies, as well as some parliaments of […]

Nomination to Rajya Sabha

In News Recently, the government nominated 4 members in Rajya Sabha. Soon, the Assemblies of 4 states will also elect 16 MPs to Rajya Sabha.  More about the news Nominated members: The four new nominated entrants in Rajya Sabha are: Musician Ilaiyaraaja,  Track-and-field icon PT Usha,  Telugu screenwriter V Vijayendra Prasad, and  Philanthropist and spiritual […]

Parliamentary Committees

In News Recently, a series of recommendations were given by the Ramacharyulu committee that studied the working of the Rajya Sabha secretariat and other procedural issues.  This is the first-ever comprehensive study of the Rajya Sabha secretariat.  Key recommendations Parliamentary Standing Committees: A dedicated hour in Rajya Sabha: The panel suggested that there should be […]

Presidential Election in India

In News Next month, the elected MLAs and MPs across the country are going to vote to elect India’s 15th President. About  Article 62(1) of the Constitution: Under this, “an election to fill a vacancy caused by the expiration of the term of office of President shall be completed before the expiration of the term”.  […]

Election of Rajya Sabha MPs

In News On June 10, the Assemblies of 4 states will elect 16 Members of Parliament (MPs) to Rajya Sabha (RS). Rajya Sabha About: Rajya Sabha is a permanent House and cannot be dissolved. The term of a member is six years. Composition: The Fourth Schedule to the Constitution provides for allocation of Rajya Sabha […]

Motion of Thanks

In News The Prime Minister is likely to reply to the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address in the Rajya Sabha in the ongoing Budget Session of the Parliament. About Article 86(1) of the Constitution provides that the President may address either the House of Parliament or both Houses assembled together, and for that […]