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| What is Article 80 of Indian constitution |
Article 80 of the Indian Constitution describes the composition of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States), which is the Upper House of the Indian Parliament.
📜 Text of Article 80 (Simplified)
The Rajya Sabha shall consist of a maximum of 250 members, made up of:
🔹 (a) Elected Members – Max 238 members
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Elected by the legislative assemblies of the states and union territories (by proportional representation through a single transferable vote).
🔹 (b) Nominated Members – 12 members
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Nominated by the President for their special knowledge or practical experience in the fields of:
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Literature
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Science
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Art
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Social service
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🧾 Present Structure (as of now)
| Category | Number of Seats |
|---|---|
| Elected by States/UTs | 233 |
| Nominated by the President | 12 |
| Total Members | 245 |
✅ Key Points of Article 80
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| House Name | Rajya Sabha (Council of States) |
| Maximum Strength | 250 members |
| Elected Members | Up to 238, by elected members of State & UT Legislative Assemblies |
| Nominated Members | 12, by President for expertise in specific fields |
| Election Method | Proportional Representation by Single Transferable Vote (STV) |
| Term of Members | 6 years, one-third members retire every 2 years |
📌 Why Nominated Members?
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To bring experts and national voices into Parliament who may not be in politics but contribute immensely to society.
🧪 Example
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Famous personalities like Lata Mangeshkar, Raghunath Mohapatra, MS Swaminathan, and Rekha have been nominated under Article 80.
📌 Summary of Article 80
| Provision | Description |
|---|---|
| Defines | Structure of Rajya Sabha |
| Total Members (max) | 250 |
| Elected Members | Up to 238 (States & UTs) |
| Nominated Members | 12 (by President) |
| Purpose of Nominations | Expertise in art, science, literature, social service |
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