Why is Lok Sabha more powerful than Rajya Sabha?

The Lok Sabha has certain powers that make it more powerful than the Rajya Sabha. Motions of no confidence against the government can be introduced and passed in the Lok Sabha. This is because the Constitution of India has only made the Union Council of ministers responsible to the Lok Sabha, not to the Rajya Sabha.

Should the president be a member of Lok Sabha?

Ans. The President shall nor be a member of either House of Parliament or of a House of the Legislature of any state and if any such member is elected President he shall be claimed to have vacated his seat in that House on the date on which he enters upon office as President.

Why Rajya Sabha is indirectly elected?

The Indian Rajya Sabha (upper house of parliament) is indirectly elected, largely by state legislatures; Manmohan Singh was a member of the Rajya Sabha but chosen by the majority party in the Lok Sabha (lower house of parliament) as the prime minister in 2004; as such, Singh as prime minister had never won a direct or …

What is the relationship between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?

The Members of Parliament, Lok Sabha are directly elected by the Indian public voting in Single-member districts and the Members of Parliament, Rajya Sabha are elected by the members of all State Legislative Assembly by proportional representation.

What is the role of Lok Sabha in the parliament?

Broad responsibilities of the members of parliament of Lok Sabha are; Legislative responsibility: To pass Laws of India in the Lok Sabha. Oversight responsibility: To ensure that the executive (i.e. government) performs its duties satisfactorily.

Why is Rajya Sabha needed?

In the Indian federal structure, the Rajya Sabha is a representative of the States in the Union legislature (hence the name, Council of States). For this reason, the Rajya Sabha has powers that protect the rights of States against the Union.