The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly (ISO: Rājāsthān Vidhān Sabhā), is the unicameral legislature of the state of Rajasthan. It is a vital part of the state government, responsible for making and implementing laws.
Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Rājāsthān Vidhān Sabhā | |
|---|---|
| 16th Rajasthan Assembly | |
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| Type | |
| Type | |
Term limits | 5 years |
| History | |
| Founded | 31 March 1952 |
| Leadership | |
Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde since 27 July 2024 | |
Leader of the House (Chief Minister) | |
Deputy Leader of the House (Deputy Chief Ministers) | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 200 |
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Political groups | Government (127)
Official Opposition (73) |
| Elections | |
| First past the post | |
Last election | 25 November 2023 |
Next election | 2028 |
| Meeting place | |
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| Vidhan Bhavan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India | |
| Website | |
| Rajasthan Legislative Assembly | |
The assembly meets at Vidhan Bhavan situated in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan.
Origin
editThe formation of the House of People's Representatives in Rajasthan is significant in Indian Constitutional history since it was the result of the merging of 22 princely states of the former Rajputana with the Union of India.
As per the provision of Article 168 of India's newly framed constitution, each state was required to form a legislature consisting of one or two Houses. Rajasthan chose unicameralism for its legislature, which is known as the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly.
History
editThe First Rajasthan Legislative Assembly (1952–57) was inaugurated on 31 March 1952. It had a strength of 160 members. The strength was increased in 1957 after the merger of the erstwhile Ajmer State with Rajasthan in 1956. The Second (1957–62) and Third (1962–67) Legislative Assemblies had a strength of 176. The Fourth (1967–72) and Fifth (1972–77) Legislative Assembly comprised 184 members each. The strength became 200 from the Sixth (1977–80) Legislative Assembly onwards.[1][2]
Privileges
editArticle 194 of the Indian Constitution specifies the powers, privileges, and immunities of the House of Legislature, as well as its members and committees.
Some of the important privileges are:
- Freedom of speech in the legislature
- Immunity for members from any proceedings in any court relating to anything said or any vote given by them in the legislature or any committee thereof
- Prohibition on courts inquiring into legislative processes
- Freedom from arrest in civil proceedings for the members during the continuance of the session of the House
Members of Legislative Assembly
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "Rajasthan Legislative Assembly". rajassembly.nic.in. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
- ↑ G. C. Malhotra (2004). Cabinet Responsibility to Legislature: Motions of Confidence and No-confidence in Lok Sabha and State Legislatures. Lok Sabha Secretariat. p. 744. ISBN 978-81-200-0400-9.
- ↑ "Rajasthan Election Result 2023: Constituency-wise full list of winners". India TV. 4 December 2023. Archived from the original on 12 December 2023. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
- ↑ "Rajasthan Politics: लोकसभा में जीत के बाद हनुमान बेनीवाल ने विधायक पद से दिया इस्तीफा,उपचुनाव को लेकर दे दिया बड़ा बयान". Zee News (in Hindi). Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ↑ Service, Statesman News (23 May 2025). "Anta BJP MLA Kanwar Lal Meena disqualified following conviction in 20-year-old criminal case". The Statesman. Retrieved 23 May 2025.