| Subject: | Political Science |
| Title: | Analysis of Role and Relevance of the Upper House |
| Author(s): | Dr. Ketankumar S. Bhosale |
| Published on: | 30th September 2024 |
| Published by: | Lyceum India |
| Name of the Journal: | Lyceum India Journal of Social Sciences |
| | Volume: 1, Issue: 3 | Pages: 4-7 |
| Original DOI (if any): | 10.5281/zenodo.13856530 |
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| Abstract: | This article provides a critical examination of the Rajya Sabha’s evolving role as India’s federal second house, particularly in the context of globalisation, regionalisation, and federalisation. It challenges the conventional view of the Rajya Sabha as a secondary parliamentary chamber by assessing its federal significance and legislative influence. The historical evolution of the Rajya Sabha is traced from the Government of India Act of 1919 to the post-independence constitutional debates, highlighting the tension between its function as a revisionary body and its role in representing states’ interests. The article also explores modern challenges facing the Rajya Sabha, such as regional imbalances in representation, financial powers, and the influence of political elites. Recommendations are made for institutional reforms to enhance the chamber’s federal relevance, including expanding its electoral base and revisiting its composition to better represent India’s multicultural diversity. |
| Keywords: | Rajya Sabha, federalism, state representation, legislative reform, Indian Parliament |
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