Ever since the Rajya Sabha’s founding on 3 April 1952, calls have been made on various occasions for its abolition. Critics, including serving members of Parliament, question the continued relevance of the Upper House and blame it for delays in the passage of key bills. Another view argues that the Upper House plays a critical role in preserving the balance in India’s parliamentary democracy by acting as a platform for resistance to the majoritarianism that is largely inherent to the Lok Sabha. This seminar will weigh in on these debates.
15:30 - 15:35 (IN)
Sunaina Kumar, Director, CNED, ORF
15:35 - 16:00 (IN)
Niranjan Sahoo, Senior Fellow, ORF
Ambar Kumar Ghosh, Associate Fellow, ORF
16:00 - 16:30 (IN)
16:30 - 17:00 (IN)
17:00 - 17:10 (IN)
Sunaina Kumar, Director, CNED, ORF
