In-depth: How are Rajya Sabha Members Elected? | 08 March, 2026

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Unlike the directly elected Lok Saba members, members of the Rajya Sabha are chosen indirectly — elected by Members of State Legislative Assemblies through a carefully crafted system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.

Why this unique method?

Why does one-third of the House retire every two years?

How does this system preserve stability while reflecting political shifts in the States? We will decode everything in This edition.

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Video Editor-Abhilasha

 

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