LokSabha is the House of People, where people who are eligible to vote can elect their representative by way of direct elections.
RajyaSabha is the Council of States, where the representatives are indirectly elected by the elected representative of the Assembles of States and UnionTerritories(Like Chandigarh, Daman&Diu, Andaman Nicobar Islands).
Permanency
The operation of LokSabha continues for 5 years, unless dissolved earlier.
It is a permanent body.
Maximum number of members
552 members
250 members
Minimum age for being a member
25 years
30 years
Representative
Speaker
Vice President of India
Introduction of Money Bill
Only in LokSabha
After the bill is approved in the LokSabha it is sent to the RajyaSabha for consideration.
Difference in Powers
LokSabha is the lower chamber of the Parliament. But that does not mean that LokSabha is inferior. It is just an opposite toRajyaSabha.
RajyaSabha is the upper chamber of the Parliament.
Alternative names
LokSabha is known as “House of people”.
RajyaSabha is known as “The council of states”.
How Members elected ?
Members of LokSabha are directly elected by the eligible voters.
Members of RajyaSabha are elected by the elected members of State Legislative Assemblies in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote.
Where it is located ?
India’s government is bicameral. LokSabha is the lower house. The two Houses meet in separate chambers in the SansadBhavan (located on the SansadMarg or “Parliament Street”) in New Delhi.
RajyaSabha is the upper house. The two Houses meet in separate chambers in the SansadBhavan (located on the SansadMarg or “Parliament Street”) in New Delhi.
