The potential seating capacity of the Rajya Sabha is 245, according to article 80 of the Indian Constitution.
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11 Facts About Rajya Sabha
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The Rajya Sabha meets in continuous sessions, and unlike the Lok Sabha, being the lower house of the Parliament, the Rajya Sabha is not subjected to dissolution.
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Rajya Sabha has equal footing in legislation with the Lok Sabha, except in the area of supply, where the latter has overriding powers.
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Rajya Sabha meets in the eponymous chamber in Parliament House in New Delhi.
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Since 18 July 2018, the Rajya Sabha has the facility for simultaneous interpretation in all the 22 scheduled languages of India.
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Unlike the Lok Sabha, members of the Rajya Sabha cannot bring to the house a no-confidence motion against the government.
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However, this can only be done if the Rajya Sabha first passes a resolution by a two-third majority granting such a power to the union parliament.
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The Rajya Sabha, therefore, plays a vital role in protecting the states' culture and interests.
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The 12 nominated members of the Rajya Sabha are persons who are eminent in particular fields and are well-known contributors in the particular field.
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Secretariat of the Rajya Sabha was set up under the provisions contained in Article 98 of the Constitution.
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Rajya Sabha TV is a 24-hour parliamentary television channel owned and operated by the Rajya Sabha.
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