{"id":120938,"date":"2026-08-25T14:52:39","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T09:22:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=120938"},"modified":"2026-08-25T14:52:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T09:22:39","slug":"difference-between-vidhan-sabha-and-vidhan-parishad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/difference-between-vidhan-sabha-and-vidhan-parishad\/","title":{"rendered":"Difference Between Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad"},"content":{"rendered":"

The <\/span>Vidhan Sabha<\/b> and <\/span>Vidhan Parishad<\/b> are the two Houses of the State Legislature in India. The Vidhan Sabha is known as the <\/span>Legislative Assembly<\/b>, while the Vidhan Parishad is called the <\/span>Legislative Council<\/b>. A state may have either a <\/span>unicameral legislature<\/b>, with only the Vidhan Sabha, or a <\/span>bicameral legislature<\/b>, with both the Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad.<\/span><\/p>\n

The major <\/span>difference between Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad<\/b> lies in their composition, method of election, tenure, powers and role in the legislative process. These differences has been discussed below in this article.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Vidhan Sabha?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Vidhan Sabha<\/b>, or Legislative Assembly, is the <\/span>lower House of the State Legislature<\/b>. It consists of representatives directly elected by the people of the state from different territorial constituencies.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Vidhan Sabha is the most important representative institution at the state level because it directly reflects the <\/span>popular mandate<\/b>. The state government is also accountable to the Vidhan Sabha.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Constitution provides for the composition and functioning of Legislative Assemblies under various provisions, particularly <\/span>Articles 168 and 170<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Vidhan Parishad?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Vidhan Parishad<\/b><\/a>, or Legislative Council, is the <\/span>upper House of the State Legislature<\/b>. Unlike the Vidhan Sabha, it is a <\/span>permanent House<\/b> and cannot be dissolved.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Legislative Council is not present in every state. It exists only in states that have adopted a <\/span>bicameral legislature<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Constitution deals with the composition of the Legislative Council mainly under <\/span>Article 171<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Vidhan Parishad is intended to provide a <\/span>second chamber for legislative review and discussion<\/b>. Its composition is also different from the Vidhan Sabha because its members represent different groups such as local authorities, graduates and teachers, along with nominated members.<\/span><\/p>\n

Difference Between Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad<\/b><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>Vidhan Sabha<\/b> is the directly elected and more powerful lower House of the State Legislature, while the <\/span>Vidhan Parishad<\/b> is the permanent upper House with mainly indirect representation and a revising role.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Difference Between Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Basis of Difference<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Vidhan Sabha<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Vidhan Parishad<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Meaning<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Vidhan Sabha means the <\/span>Legislative Assembly<\/b> of a state.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Vidhan Parishad means the <\/span>Legislative Council<\/b> of a state.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Position<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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It is the <\/span>lower House<\/b> of the State Legislature.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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It is the <\/span>upper House<\/b> of the State Legislature.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Constitutional Provision<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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The Constitution provides for the Legislative Assembly under <\/span>Article 168<\/b> and deals with its composition under <\/span>Article 170<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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The Constitution provides for the Legislative Council under <\/span>Article 168<\/b> and deals with its composition under <\/span>Article 171<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Type of Legislature<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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It forms part of a <\/span>unicameral or bicameral<\/b> State Legislature.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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It exists only in states having a <\/span>bicameral legislature<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Direct Representation<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Members are <\/span>directly elected by the people<\/b> of the state.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Members are <\/span>mostly indirectly elected<\/b>, with some members nominated by the Governor.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Method of Election<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Members are elected from <\/span>territorial constituencies<\/b> through direct elections.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Members are elected by <\/span>local authorities, graduates, teachers and MLAs<\/b>, while some are nominated by the Governor.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Nature of House<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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It is a <\/span>temporary House<\/b> because it can be dissolved.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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It is a <\/span>permanent House<\/b> because it cannot be dissolved.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Term of House<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Normally <\/span>5 years<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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The House has no fixed term because it is permanent.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Retirement System<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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There is <\/span>no system of periodic retirement<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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One-third of members retire every two years<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Dissolution<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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The Vidhan Sabha can be <\/span>dissolved before the completion of five years<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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The Vidhan Parishad <\/span>cannot be dissolved<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Minimum Age<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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A person must be at least <\/span>25 years old<\/b> to become a member.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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A person must be at least <\/span>30 years old<\/b> to become a member.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Maximum Membership<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Generally, the Legislative Assembly can have <\/span>60 to 500 members<\/b>, subject to constitutional exceptions for certain smaller states.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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The Legislative Council cannot have more than <\/span>one-third of the total membership of the Legislative Assembly<\/b> and generally cannot have fewer than <\/span>40 members<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Composition<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Members are directly elected from territorial constituencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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About <\/span>one-third<\/b> are elected by local authorities, <\/span>one-third<\/b> by MLAs, <\/span>one-twelfth<\/b> by graduates, <\/span>one-twelfth<\/b> by teachers, and <\/span>one-sixth<\/b> are nominated by the Governor.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Presiding Officer<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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The <\/span>Speaker<\/b> presides over the House.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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The <\/span>Chairman<\/b> presides over the House.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Deputy Presiding Officer<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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The House has a <\/span>Deputy Speaker<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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The House has a <\/span>Deputy Chairman<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Money Bill<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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A <\/span>Money Bill can be introduced only in the Vidhan Sabha<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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A Money Bill <\/span>cannot be introduced<\/b> in the Vidhan Parishad.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Role in Money Bill<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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It has the <\/span>final authority<\/b> over the Money Bill at the state level.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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It can only make <\/span>recommendations<\/b> on a Money Bill.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Time Limit for Money Bill<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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It is not required to wait for the Council’s approval to finally proceed with the Bill.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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It must return the Money Bill with its recommendations within <\/span>14 days<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Acceptance of Recommendations<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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The Vidhan Sabha may <\/span>accept or reject<\/b> the recommendations of the Vidhan Parishad.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Its recommendations on a Money Bill are <\/span>not binding<\/b> on the Vidhan Sabha.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Ordinary Bills<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Has greater authority in passing ordinary legislation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Can examine and suggest changes to ordinary Bills.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Power to Delay Ordinary Bill<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Can ultimately pass the Bill even if the Council does not agree.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Can <\/span>delay an ordinary Bill<\/b>, but cannot permanently veto it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Joint Sitting<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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There is <\/span>no provision for a joint sitting<\/b> of the two Houses of a State Legislature to resolve legislative deadlocks.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Same constitutional position; there is no state-level joint sitting mechanism like that available for Parliament.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Control Over Executive<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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The <\/span>Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Vidhan Sabha<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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The Council of Ministers is <\/span>not collectively responsible to the Vidhan Parishad<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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No-Confidence Motion<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Can pass a <\/span>no-confidence motion<\/b> against the Council of Ministers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Cannot remove the government through a no-confidence motion.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Financial Control<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Exercises major control over <\/span>state finances, taxation and expenditure<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Has a comparatively <\/span>limited role in financial matters<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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State Budget<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Plays the primary role in considering and approving the <\/span>state budget<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Can discuss financial matters but does not enjoy the same financial authority as the Vidhan Sabha.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Electoral Role<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Elected members participate in the election of the <\/span>President of India<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Members of the Legislative Council do <\/span>not<\/b> participate in the Presidential election.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Representation of Society<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Mainly represents people through <\/span>territorial constituencies<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Provides representation to <\/span>local authorities, teachers, graduates, MLAs and distinguished persons<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Role in Law-Making<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Acts as the principal law-making chamber at the state level.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Acts mainly as a <\/span>revising and deliberative chamber<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Parliamentary Privileges<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Members enjoy constitutional and legislative privileges necessary for their functions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Members also enjoy parliamentary privileges.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Creation<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Every state with a State Legislature has a Legislative Assembly.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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A Legislative Council can be <\/span>created in a state under Article 169<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Abolition<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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The Legislative Assembly cannot be abolished as a separate House while a State Legislature exists.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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The Legislative Council can be <\/span>abolished under Article 169<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Role of State Assembly in Creation\/Abolition<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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The State Assembly must pass the required resolution for creation or abolition of a Legislative Council.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Its own existence can therefore depend on a constitutional process involving the State Assembly and Parliament.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Required Resolution for Council<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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The Assembly must pass the resolution by a <\/span>majority of total membership and two-thirds of members present and voting<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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This process is used for the <\/span>creation or abolition of the Legislative Council<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Governor’s Role in Membership<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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The Governor does not normally nominate members to the Vidhan Sabha.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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The Governor nominates <\/span>one-sixth of the members<\/b> from persons with special knowledge or practical experience in specified fields.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Political Accountability<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Provides the primary forum for holding the elected government accountable.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Provides additional scrutiny but does not determine the survival of the government.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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