On what basis Lok Sabha seats are allocated?
The Delimitation Commission , set up under the Delimitation Act ,2002 , was entrusted with the task of readjusting all parliamentary and assembly constituencies in the country in all the states of India , except the state of Jammu and Kashmir, on the basis of population ascertained in 2001 Census.
What is the role of Lok Sabha TV?
Lok Sabha TV was an Indian public cable television network channel that offered coverage of central government proceedings and other public affairs programming. Its remit was to make accessible to all the work of the parliamentary and legislative bodies of India.
Which are the TV channels of Indian Parliament?
Sansad TV, is an Indian government television channel, which broadcasts the programming of the two Houses of Indian Parliament and other public affairs programming.
What is the total seat of Lok Sabha?
The Lok Sabha comprises of a total of 545 seats. Out of these, elections will be conducted by the Election Commission to fill 543 seats. The remaining two seats are filled by nomination of representatives of the Anglo-Indian Community if the President feels that this community has not been represented adequately.
What does Article 81 say?
Article 81 of the Constitution defines the composition of the House of the People or Lok Sabha. It states that the House shall not consist of more than 550 elected members of whom not more than 20 will represent Union Territories.
Where is Rajya Sabha located?
The Rajya Sabha meets in the eponymous chamber in Parliament House in New Delhi.
When was Rajya Sabha TV launched?
Rajya Sabha TV
| Programming | |
|---|---|
| Sister channels | Lok Sabha TV |
| History | |
| Launched | 2011 |
| Closed | 15 September 2021 |
Who is the present Speaker of Lok Sabha?
| Speaker of the Lok Sabha | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Om Birla since 19 June 2019 | |
| Lok Sabha | |
| Style | The Hon’ble (formal) Mr. Speaker (informal) |
| Member of | Lok Sabha |
How many seats are there in Rajya Sabha?
| Rajya Sabha | |
|---|---|
| Leader of the Opposition | Mallikarjun Kharge, INC since 16 February 2021 |
| Deputy leader of the opposition | Anand Sharma, INC since 8 June 2014 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 245 (233 Elected + 12 Nominated) |