Lok Sabha Seats are Distributed in Indian States

The Parliament of India consists of the President of India and both the houses, which are Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Lok Sabha is the lower house of the Indian Parliament. Lok Sabha consists of the representatives of the people. These representatives are chosen by direct election. Every Indian citizen who is above eighteen years is eligible to take part in the voting. So Indians themself select their representatives. The no of seats in Lok Sabha allocation to states and Union Territories is done on the basis of the population of that respective state and Union Territory. 

The total constituency in India state wise is 552. The Lok Sabha continues its operation for five years from the date of its first meeting. These five years can be extended in a time of emergency. The Constitution of India gives power to the President to summon each house. Between two sessions of the Lok Sabha, a gap of more than six months is not acceptable. The Lok Sabha is located in New Delhi, the capital of India. 

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History Of Lok Sabha

The Indian constitution came into effect on 26 January 1950. According to Article 79, the Indian Parliament consists of the President and the two Houses of Parliament; the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and the House of the People (Lok Sabha). The Lok Sabha was first constituted on 17 April 1952. The first Lok Sabha elections were held from 25th October 1951 to 21st February 1952. The first Lok Sabha was constituted then. Then Indian National Congress came into governance, and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru became the first elected Prime Minister of India. The next Lok Sabha election was held five years after 1957.

Composition of Lok Sabha

The maximum strength of Lok Sabha seats state-wise envisaged by the Indian Constitution is 552. The maximum number of seats in Lok sabha is 530 members by-election. These 530 members represent the states and up to 20 members are elected who represent the Union Territories. The President of India can nominate two members from the Anglo-Indian community. The President nominates these two members if, in His or her opinion the community is not represented in Lok Sabha. The total elective membership seats are distributed among the States and Union territories according to the ratio between the number of seats allotted to the State and the population of that State. 

Hence the composition of Lok Sabha consists of a maximum of 552 members (530 states + 20 Union Territories + 2 Anglo Indians). At present, no of seats in Lok Sabha is 545. Out of all 545 members, 530 members are Lok sabha seats state-wise, and the rest 13 are from Union Territories, and two belong to the Anglo-Indian community. The speaker of Lok Sabha is the highest authority of the Lok Sabha. They maintain decorum and discipline in the house. The Indian Parliament conducts at least three sessions every year. These sessions are budget sessions, winter sessions and monsoon sessions.

Lok Sabha vs Rajya Sabha

Indian Parliament consists of two houses, namely Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. The upper house of parliament in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha is the lower house of the Parliament of India. Another name of Rajya Sabha is the Council of States. Rajya Sabha is a federal chamber. It enjoys several special powers which are given to Rajya Sabha by Indian Constitution. Rajya Sabha can make laws on the matters of subject lists. The no of seats in Lok Sabha is higher than Rajya Sabha. Equal powers are given to both houses. Any ordinary bill can be present in any of the houses of parliament. 

A bill can become a law only if it is passed with the majority from both of the houses. Money bills are presented in Lok Sabha, while Rajya Sabha does not have much power over money bills. Rajya Sabha has equal executive power. Rajya Sabha can give recommendations for the appointment or removal of Judges of the Supreme court or the High court and even for the Chief Justice of India. Rajya Sabha is a permanent body. One-third of its members are retired every year. The maximum number of members is 552, while Rajyasabha can have a maximum of 250 members. The members of Lok Sabha are elected by the Indian voters, while the members of Rajya Sabha are elected by the members of the state legislative assembly.

List of Distribution of Lok Sabha Seats State-Wise

The list of distribution of Lok Sabha seats state wise in India is given below. The allocation of Lok sabha seats state-wise depends on the population. Here in this list, a number of constituencies state-wise are given.

Here is the next list of the distribution of Lok Sabha seats in Union Territories.

What Are the Powers of Lok Sabha?

The Constitution of India gave powers to the Lok Sabha related to governing the country and lawmaking. The constitution of India gave almost equal powers to both houses of the Parliament. But Lok Sabha is more powerful in terms of power than Rajya Sabha. The total constituency in India state wise is larger than the seats of Rajya Sabha. Some important powers of Lok Sabha are as follows.

• Legislative Powers: The Constitution of India has given the right to make laws. In India, the law can be made at different levels. The central or union government can make laws for the entire country while the state government can make laws for their respective states. The procedure of making any law includes passing a bill from both the houses of parliament. After passing from both the houses, that bill goes for the signature of the President.

• Financial Powers: The money bill or revenue-raising bill must originate in Lok Sabha. It can not originate in Rajya Sabha.

• Executive Powers: Lok Sabha has control over the executive through some executive powers such as no-confidence motion, question hour, adjournment motion, Zero hours, short discussion, etc. The bill of motions of no confidence against the ruling government can be passed in Rajya sabha. If the bill is passed with a majority of votes, then the Prime Minister along with the Council of ministers have to resign collectively.

• Constituent Powers: Lok Sabha has some constituent powers. The bills of Constitutional amendments can be passed in Lok Sabha.

• Judicial Powers: Lok Sabha can recommend the removal or the appointment of the judges in the Supreme Court, High Court, Chief Justice and other major officers of the government.

Did You Know?

• The total constituency in India state wise is 552.

• Lok Sabha of India has its own Tv channel called Lok Sabha TV.

• The tenure of the Lok Sabha is five years but can be extended if a national or financial emergency is proclaimed by the President of India.