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Hardeep Puri files nomination for Rajya Sabha bypoll from Madhya Pradesh
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Who actually votes for Rajya Sabha members? The single transferable vote rule GS2 Polity tests
Puri files papers for the Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha bypoll.
Why it matters: factual, Prelims-type
What you need to know
2 ମିନିଟ
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha bypoll from Madhya Pradesh, accompanied by the Chief Minister and the State BJP president.
Rajya Sabha members from a State are elected by the elected members of its Legislative Assembly through the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.
ଉତ୍ସ: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
ମୁଖ୍ୟ ତଥ୍ୟ
Remember these
- Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri filed nomination for the Rajya Sabha bypoll from Madhya Pradesh
- Article 80(4): State representatives are elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assembly
- Election is by proportional representation through the single transferable vote
- Rajya Sabha has a maximum strength of 250, of whom 12 are nominated by the President
- Members serve six-year terms; one-third retire every second year, and a bypoll winner serves the remainder of the term
ପ୍ରିଲିମ୍ସ · ମେନ୍ସ
How the exam will ask it
ପ୍ରିଲିମ୍ସ
- Rajya Sabha members from States are elected indirectly by elected MLAs, not by the public.
- Elections to the Rajya Sabha from States use proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote.
- The President nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha for special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art and social service.
- The Rajya Sabha is a permanent House and is not subject to dissolution.
ମେନ୍ସ
GS2 (Polity): Rajya Sabha's indirect election reflects its federal role as the House representing States. Article 80 and the STV system give parties seats in proportion to their Assembly strength, helping minority representation but also shaping party-driven choices. The way forward is debate on transparency, such as the open ballot and the residency question, to keep the Council of States truly federal.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
Union Minister Hardeep Puri filed nomination for a Rajya Sabha bypoll from Madhya Pradesh. Rajya Sabha members representing a State are elected by:
- Direct election by the State's voters
- First-past-the-post vote among MLAs
- Single transferable vote by the State's MLAs
- Nomination by the Governor and President
ଉତ୍ତର ଦେଖନ୍ତୁ
ଉତ୍ତର: C — Correct: Single transferable vote by the State's MLAs — Elected MLAs vote by proportional representation through the single transferable vote. • Direct election by the State's voters — wrong: Rajya Sabha members from States are elected indirectly, not by direct vote of the public. • First-past-the-post vote among MLAs — wrong: Rajya Sabha polls use proportional representation, not first-past-the-post. • Nomination by the Governor and President — wrong: Only 12 members are nominated by the President for expertise, and the Governor nominates none to the Rajya Sabha.
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